Product classification
HS code for Balata: 4001.30
Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Classification of balata under HS 4001.30
Balata is a natural gum, specifically a type of natural rubber derived from trees such as the Manilkara bidentata. HS code 400130 is designated for "Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip." This classification is appropriate because Balata falls directly under the description of "natural gums" and is typically traded in its primary forms, such as raw lumps, or processed into sheets or strips. Chapter 40 of the Harmonized System covers rubber and articles thereof, with heading 4001 specifically addressing natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle, and similar natural gums. The subheading 400130 precisely identifies balata and related gums, distinguishing them from other forms of natural rubber due to their unique chemical composition and physical properties, which often include higher rigidity and thermoplasticity compared to Hevea rubber.
- Covers
- Raw Balata in primary forms (e.g., lumps, blocks)
- Balata processed into sheets
- Balata processed into strips
- Gutta-percha, in primary forms or sheets/strips
- Guayule, in primary forms or sheets/strips
- Chicle, in primary forms or sheets/strips
- Other similar natural gums, provided they are in primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strips.
- Also under 4001.30
- 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. Balata might be confused with general natural rubber latex (HS code 400110). However, 400110 specifically covers natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanized, which is typically a liquid dispersion. Balata, while a natural gum, is distinct in its physical form and chemical structure from typical natural rubber latex and is explicitly provided for in 400130, which focuses on solid forms of specific natural gums. Another potential misclassification is with natural rubber in smoked sheets (HS code 400121) or other forms (HS code 400122), primarily referring to Hevea rubber. Balata is distinct from these general natural rubbers. Its unique properties, such as its trans-polyisoprene structure, differentiate it from the cis-polyisoprene of Hevea rubber, leading to different applications and requiring its specific enumeration in 400130. Misclassification could occur if Balata is generically considered "natural rubber" without recognizing its specific provision.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400130 (the code used for balata), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400130 (the code used for balata) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 400130, not only balata.
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 balata
Brazil classifies balata under NCM 4001.30.00: HS 4001.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 balata
What is the HS code for Balata?
The HS code for Balata is 400130 (Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The HS code for Balata is 400130. This code specifically covers Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle, and similar natural gums, whether in primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strips. This classification ensures accurate identification based on its specific type of natural gum.
How do I classify Balata for customs?
Balata is classified under HS code 400130 — Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is Balata distinguished from other natural rubbers in the HS nomenclature?
Balata is distinguished from other natural rubbers by its specific inclusion under HS code 400130. While other natural rubbers might fall under 400110 (latex) or 400121/400122 (smoked sheets/other forms, typically Hevea rubber), Balata's unique chemical structure (trans-polyisoprene) and physical properties (e.g., thermoplasticity, rigidity) warrant its precise classification within 400130 alongside other similar natural gums like gutta-percha and chicle, rather than under broader natural rubber categories.
Which countries are the top exporters of balata (HS 400130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400130 (the code used for balata) 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 balata (HS 400130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400130 (the code used for balata) 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.
Is the HS code for Balata the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400130 for Balata is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for balata in Brazil?
In Brazil, balata (HS 400130) is classified under NCM 4001.30.00.