HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4001.30 – Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
HS code 4001.30 is the 6-digit subheading for balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. It is used for raw balata gum, gutta-percha pellets, guayule rubber sheets, chicle blocks and natural chewing gum base.
What HS 4001.30 covers
This category encompasses natural gums like balata, gutta-percha, guayule, and chicle, and similar natural gums, traded in primary forms or as plates, sheets, or strips. These are distinct from Hevea natural rubber and possess unique properties such as high impermeability, excellent electrical insulation, and thermoplasticity. They are sourced from specific plants and trees, often in tropical regions. Importers and exporters are typically specialized suppliers catering to niche industries, including dental materials, golf ball manufacturing, chewing gum production, and certain medical applications. Key aspects of trade involve ensuring the purity and quality of the natural gum, adhering to sustainable sourcing practices, and understanding the precise end-use requirements for each specific type of gum. Their trade volume is generally smaller than that of Hevea rubber.
- Covers
- Raw balata gum
- Gutta-percha pellets
- Guayule rubber sheets
- Chicle blocks
- Natural chewing gum base
- Dental gutta-percha points
- Golf ball core material
- Jelutong gum
- Examples
- Guayule Rubber (PanAridus)
- Gutta-percha (various dental suppliers)
- Chicle (natural chewing gum manufacturers)
- Wrigley's (chewing gum base)
Codes often confused with 4001.30
Common mistake. Often confused with 400110 (natural rubber latex) or 400121/400122 (natural rubber in other forms) if the specific botanical origin and chemical composition are not accurately identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 400130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 400130 in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Singapore $935K 36% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $804K 31% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $208K 8.0% of world exports
World total: $2.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Nigeria $3.9M 31% of world imports
- 2 Bulgaria $1.3M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.0M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $12M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4001.30
Brazil does not split HS 4001.30: its NCM code is 4001.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 40.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 4001.30
What is HS code 400130?
HS code 400130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This category encompasses natural gums like balata, gutta-percha, guayule, and chicle, and similar natural gums, traded in primary forms or as plates, sheets, or strips. These are distinct from Hevea natural rubber and possess unique properties such as high impermeability, excellent electrical insulation, and thermoplasticity. They are sourced from specific plants and trees, often in tropical regions. Importers and exporters are typically specialized suppliers catering to niche industries, including dental materials, golf ball manufacturing, chewing gum production, and certain medical applications. Key aspects of trade involve ensuring the purity and quality of the natural gum, adhering to sustainable sourcing practices, and understanding the precise end-use requirements for each specific type of gum. Their trade volume is generally smaller than that of Hevea rubber.
What products fall under HS code 400130?
Raw balata gum, gutta-percha pellets, guayule rubber sheets, chicle blocks, natural chewing gum base, dental gutta-percha points, golf ball core material, jelutong gum
What are common misclassifications for HS code 400130?
Often confused with 400110 (natural rubber latex) or 400121/400122 (natural rubber in other forms) if the specific botanical origin and chemical composition are not accurately identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 400130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 400130 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($935K, 36% of world exports), Indonesia ($804K) and the United Kingdom ($208K). World exports came to about $2.6M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 400130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 400130 in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($3.9M, 31% of world imports), Bulgaria ($1.3M) and the United States ($1.0M). World imports came to about $12M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 400130 structured?
HS code 400130 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 400130?
In Brazil, HS code 400130 is NCM 4001.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.