Balata Gum Granules
Balata granules consist of natural gum from bully trees (Manilkara bidentata), processed into crumb/granule primary bulk form for easy handling. HTS 4001.30.00.10 applies as balata (natural gum per Chapter 40), in primary granules per note 2(b).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made into rods or profile shapes
Chapter note 9 defines rods/profiles excluding simple granules; moves to 4008.
If technically RSS technically graded natural rubber
Balata differs chemically from Hevea rubber grades.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm granule size and lack of vulcanization via FTIR spectroscopy reports
• Sustainable sourcing docs from Amazon regions to meet traceability rules
• Watch for reclassification if granulated after compounding (to 4006)
Related Products under HTS 4001.30.00.10
Guayule Rubber Latex
Guayule latex, derived from Parthenium argentatum shrubs, is a hypoallergenic natural rubber alternative supplied as a primary liquid dispersion. It qualifies under HTS 4001.30.00.10 as guayule (a similar natural gum per Chapter note 1), in primary form without compounding.
Gutta-Percha Sheets
Uncured gutta-percha sheets are simply cut rectangular plates from coagulated sap, retaining raw character without vulcanization. Classified in HTS 4001.30.00.10 as primary sheets per Chapter note 8, for gutta-percha not elsewhere specified.
Guayule Primary Powder
Guayule powder is micronized natural gum from shrub extraction in bulk primary form for compounding. Under HTS 4001.30.00.10 as guayule primary powder (note 2(b)), uncompounded.
Gutta Lumps
Irregular gutta-percha lumps are coagulated natural gum blocks in primary bulk form from tree tapping. HTS 4001.30.00.10 for gutta-percha primary lumps (note 2(b)).
Chicle Primary Dispersion
Chicle aqueous dispersion for gum base, primary liquid form. HTS 4001.30.00.10 as chicle per chapter definition.
Balata Latex Solution
Balata natural gum latex solution, primary form. HTS 4001.30.00.10.