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U.S. imports of balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle & similar natural gums (HS 400130) totaled $172K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Balata, Gutta-Percha, Guayule, Chicle & Similar Natural Gums paid $16K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $66K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Balata, Gutta-Percha, Guayule, Chicle & Similar Natural Gums imports of $172K in April 2026 ran 120% above the year-to-date monthly average of $78K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBalata, gutta-percha, guayule, and chicle are botanically distinct natural gums that share structural similarities with Hevea rubber but differ in polymer configuration (trans-polyisoprene vs. cis) and commercial application — gutta-percha is used in dental root-canal obturation and subsea cable insulation, chicle is the traditional base for chewing gum, and guayule is an emerging domestic-compatible alternative to Hevea latex. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, reflecting chicle and guayule sourcing from North American supply chains, with China and South Korea also contributing. The US schedule separates gutta-percha (4001300010), chicle (4001300020), and guayule and similar gums (4001300055), making precise identification of the gum type essential at entry.
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Gutta-percha (classified under 4001300010) is a trans-polyisoprene, making it hard and thermoplastic at room temperature, whereas natural rubber is a cis-polyisoprene that is elastic. This structural difference is the basis for their separate tariff treatment. Importers should provide supplier documentation confirming the botanical source and polymer configuration to support the gutta-percha classification.
Chicle (4001300020) must be identifiable as the coagulated latex of Manilkara zapota or closely related Sapotaceae species. A certificate of origin, botanical identification from the exporter, and a description of the extraction process help establish the classification. Generic 'natural gum' descriptions without species identification risk default classification into the NESOI line (4001300055).
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| CHINA | $64K | -- | -$64K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| MALAYSIA | $1K | -- | -$1K |
| INDIA | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4001300020 | CHICLE | $106K | -- | -- |
| 4001300055 | GUAYULE AND SIMILAR NATURAL GUMS, NESOI | $67K | 24.75% | $16K |
CHICLE
GUAYULE AND SIMILAR NATURAL GUMS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4001300000 | BALATA, GUTTA-PERCHA, GUAYULE & CHICLE | $0 |
BALATA, GUTTA-PERCHA, GUAYULE & CHICLE
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR MOTOR CARS
HS 401110
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR BUSES OR TRUCKS
HS 401120
GASKET, WASHERS & OTHER SEALS, OF VULCANIZED RUB
HS 401693
ARTICLES OF SOFT VULCANIZED RUBBER NESOI
HS 401699
MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DENTAL/VET GLOVES, MITTENS, MITTS
HS 401512
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, NESOI
HS 401190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| New Jersey | $60K | -- | -$60K |
| New Hampshire | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $60K | -- | -$60K |
| BOSTON, MA | $3K | -- | -$3K |