Raw Gutta-Percha Latex
Raw gutta-percha latex is a natural gum extracted from the sap of Palaquium gutta trees, supplied in liquid primary form suitable for processing into sheets or other shapes. It falls under HTS 4001.30.00.10 as gutta-percha in primary form (liquids), explicitly covered by Chapter 40 note 1 as a natural gum not compounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into waste, parings or scrap from manufacturing
Chapter note 6 defines waste/parings/scrap from rubber working as heading 4004, not primary forms.
If identified as natural rubber latex instead of gutta-percha
Gutta-percha is distinguished from smoked natural rubber sheets; misidentification changes to primary natural rubber latex.
If classified purely as natural gum resin without rubber properties
Chapter 13 covers natural gums if not meeting Chapter 40 rubber definition (vulcanizable properties).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is uncompounded per Chapter 40 note 5(a) to avoid reclassification as a mixture under 4004 or 4005
• Provide botanical origin certification (e.g
• from Palaquium trees) and test reports confirming primary form (latex/dispersion)
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.
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.