Natural Chicle Lumps
Irregular lumps of raw chicle gum harvested and minimally processed, used directly as masticatory base. Falls under HTS 4001.30.0020 for chicle in primary bulk lump form, as defined in Chapter 40 note 3(b) for blocks/lumps, excluding textile or vulcanized articles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If balata, gutta-percha or guayule instead of chicle
Same subheading 4001.30 but statistical suffix .0010 for other gums vs .0020 specific to chicle
If chemically processed compounded gum
Compounded rubbers/solutions with additives excluded from 4001 by note 5(a), move to 4005
If imported as unprocessed gum resin
Crude natural gums/resins without primary form processing stay in Chapter 13
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits if sourced from wild sapodilla populations; test for natural gum purity excluding synthetic adulterants; common error: declaring as 'balata' which shares subheading but requires species confirmation
Related Products under HTS 4001.30.00.20
Raw Chicle Gum Base
Raw chicle extracted from the sapodilla tree, processed into primary form blocks for use as a natural masticatory gum base. It falls under HTS 4001.30.0020 as chicle, a natural gum in primary forms like blocks or lumps, distinct from synthetic rubbers or compounded products. This unvulcanized material retains its essential character as a raw natural gum per Chapter 40 notes.
Chicle Latex Paste
Chicle in paste form derived from natural gum emulsion, suitable for further processing in chewing gum production. Classified under HTS 4001.30.0020 as chicle in primary liquid/paste form, explicitly covered by Chapter 40 note 3(a) for primary forms, excluding compounded or vulcanized products.
Chicle Granules Bulk
Granulated chicle in bulk primary form, crumbled from natural gum lumps for easier handling in industrial gum base manufacturing. HTS 4001.30.0020 covers chicle granules as primary forms per note 3(c), provided no prohibited compounding agents are present.
Chicle Powder Form
Fine powder derived from dried chicle gum, in primary bulk form for blending into gum recipes. Classified HTS 4001.30.0020 as chicle powder (note 3(c) primary forms), maintaining raw material character without vulcanization or fillers.
Prevulcanized Chicle Latex
Prevulcanized chicle latex dispersion for specialized gum applications, still qualifying as primary form. HTS 4001.30.0020 per note 5(a)(i) explicitly allows prevulcanized rubber latex in 4001, distinguishing from fully vulcanized articles.
Chicle Block Plates
Chicle formed into rectangular block plates, simply cut for storage and transport. Under HTS 4001.30.0020 as primary plates per note 7 (uncut rectangular shapes), not further worked into articles.