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U.S. imports of balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle & similar natural gums (HS 400130) totaled $110K in July 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Balata, Gutta-Percha, Guayule, Chicle & Similar Natural Gums imports of $110K in July 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $92K.
Last updated: July 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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12 shipments/mo
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).
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 4001
Subheading 400130 · $110K of $132.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4001300020 | Chicle | $106K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 4001300055 | Guayule and Similar Natural Gums, NESOI | $4K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 4001300010 | Gutta-Percha and Guttas, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4001300000 | Balata, Gutta-Percha, Guayule & Chicle | $3K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$110KYoY · Pro
Exports
$3KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and Vietnam together supply 99% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.