Product classification
HS code for Gutta-percha: 4001.30
Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Classification of gutta-percha under HS 4001.30
Gutta-percha is classified under HS code 4001.30, which covers natural gums such as balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle, and similar products in primary forms. Chapter 40 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to rubber and articles thereof. While gutta-percha is chemically similar to natural rubber (both are polymers of isoprene), it is an isomer (trans-polyisoprene) that lacks the elasticity of standard Hevea rubber (cis-polyisoprene). At room temperature, gutta-percha is hard and inelastic, but it becomes plastic when heated. This unique physical property led the Harmonized System to group it with other non-elastic natural gums in subheading 4001.30. The classification applies to the raw material in its primary forms, such as blocks, lumps, or sheets. It is essential to distinguish these natural gums from synthetic rubbers or modified natural resins, as the classification depends on the biological origin and the lack of chemical modification beyond what is necessary for transport or preservation.
- Covers
- Raw gutta-percha in blocks
- Gutta-percha sheets or strips
- Natural chicle gum
- Balata gum
- Guayule gum
- 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. Gutta-percha is sometimes misclassified under HS code 1301.90, which covers natural lac, gums, and resins. However, because gutta-percha is a hydrocarbon polymer related to rubber, it is specifically directed to Chapter 40. Another common error is classifying it under 4001.21 or 4001.22 (natural rubber in smoked sheets or TSNR), but these codes are reserved for elastic Hevea rubber. Furthermore, synthetic polyisoprene is classified under 4002.11 or 4002.19, and should not be confused with the natural gutta-percha gum. Finally, finished articles made of gutta-percha, such as dental fillings, may move to Chapter 90 or 34 depending on their preparation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400130 (the code used for gutta-percha), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400130 (the code used for gutta-percha) 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 gutta-percha.
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 gutta-percha
Brazil classifies gutta-percha 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 gutta-percha
What is the HS code for Gutta-percha?
The HS code for Gutta-percha is 400130 (Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The HS code for gutta-percha is 4001.30. This subheading includes gutta-percha, balata, and similar natural gums in their primary forms, such as blocks, lumps, or sheets.
How do I classify Gutta-percha for customs?
Gutta-percha 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 gutta-percha the same as natural rubber?
While both are natural latex products, gutta-percha is a trans-isomer of polyisoprene, making it thermoplastic rather than elastic. For customs purposes, it is grouped with other non-elastic natural gums under 4001.30 rather than with Hevea rubber.
Which countries are the top exporters of gutta-percha (HS 400130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400130 (the code used for gutta-percha) 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 gutta-percha (HS 400130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400130 (the code used for gutta-percha) 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 Gutta-percha the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400130 for Gutta-percha 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 gutta-percha in Brazil?
In Brazil, gutta-percha (HS 400130) is classified under NCM 4001.30.00.