Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Balata, Gutta-Percha, Guayule, Chicle & Similar Natural Gums (HS 400130) totaled $161K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Balata, Gutta-Percha, Guayule, Chicle & Similar Natural Gums paid $2K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.49% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Balata, Gutta-Percha, Guayule, Chicle & Similar Natural Gums imports of $161K in August 2026 ran 60% above the year-to-date monthly average of $100K.
Last updated: August 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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Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 4001
Subheading 400130 · $161K of $112.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$161KYoY · free account
Exports
$18KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3M of Balata, Gutta-Percha, Guayule, Chicle & Similar Natural Gums.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 95% of it. China pays 30.8% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
95.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.49% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4001300020 | Chicle | $145K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 4001300055 | Guayule and Similar Natural Gums, NESOI | $15K | 15.85% | 51.38% | $2K |
| 4001300010 | Gutta-Percha and Guttas, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $18K |
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.