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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cup lump natural rubber form
Cup lump is separate primary form under 4001.10; guayule latex specified under 4001.30.
If synthetic rubber properties detected
Fails Chapter note 2 vulcanization test for synthetic, shifting from natural gums.
If imported as raw plant material rather than extracted gum
Unextracted guayule shrubs/plants fall under Chapter 12 plants, not extracted rubber.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include protein content tests confirming low allergen levels, as guayule is marketed for medical uses
• Source verification from US/Mexico growers; declare extraction method to affirm primary form
• Avoid classification error by ensuring no plasticizers added, per note 5(a)(iii)
Related Products under HTS 4001.30.00.10
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).
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.