Product classification
HS code for Chicle gum: 4001.30
Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Classification of chicle gum under HS 4001.30
Chicle gum is classified under HS code 4001.30 as a natural gum in its primary form. Chicle is a natural latex derived from the sapodilla tree and is historically the primary base for chewing gum. Under the Harmonized System, it is grouped with other natural gums like balata, gutta-percha, and guayule. These substances are classified in Chapter 40 because they are technically natural rubbers or rubber-like gums. The classification applies as long as the chicle is in primary forms, such as blocks, lumps, or slabs, and has not yet been processed into a finished confectionery product.
- Covers
- Raw chicle latex
- Purified chicle in blocks
- Natural chicle sheets
- Crude chicle gum base
- 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. Chicle gum is frequently confused with finished chewing gum. Finished chewing gum containing sugar is classified under HS code 1704.10, while sugar-free chewing gum is often classified under 2106.90. Another point of confusion is HS code 1301.90, which covers other natural gums and resins like gum arabic; however, because chicle has rubber-like properties, it is specifically directed to Chapter 40 by the Explanatory Notes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400130 (the code used for chicle gum), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400130 (the code used for chicle gum) 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 chicle gum.
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 chicle gum
Brazil classifies chicle gum 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 chicle gum
What is the HS code for Chicle gum?
The HS code for Chicle gum is 400130 (Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The HS code for chicle gum in its primary or raw form is 4001.30.
How do I classify Chicle gum for customs?
Chicle gum 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.
Is synthetic gum base classified here?
No, synthetic gum bases are typically classified under heading 3905 or 3906, depending on the chemical composition of the polymer used.
Which countries are the top exporters of chicle gum (HS 400130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400130 (the code used for chicle gum) 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 chicle gum (HS 400130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400130 (the code used for chicle gum) 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 Chicle gum the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400130 for Chicle gum 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 chicle gum in Brazil?
In Brazil, chicle gum (HS 400130) is classified under NCM 4001.30.00.