Product classification
HS code for Liquid latex: 4001.10
Rubber, natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Classification of liquid latex under HS 4001.10
Liquid latex is classified under HS code 4001.10, which covers natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanized. This classification is situated within Chapter 40, which pertains to rubber and articles thereof. The determination for 4001.10 is based on the product being in its primary form—specifically a liquid dispersion of natural rubber. The Harmonized System defines natural rubber latex as a colloidal suspension of rubber particles in an aqueous medium. The code 4001.10 is specific to the natural variety, often harvested from the Hevea brasiliensis tree. The inclusion of the term "pre-vulcanized" in the heading is significant, as it allows for latex that has undergone a degree of chemical treatment to facilitate faster curing later in the manufacturing process to remain within this classification. This code is essential for raw material importers in the medical, textile, and adhesive industries who require natural polymers in liquid form before they are processed into finished goods like gloves or balloons.
- Covers
- Centrifuged natural rubber latex
- Creamed natural rubber latex
- Pre-vulcanized natural liquid latex
- Ammonia-preserved natural latex
- Evaporated natural rubber latex
- Low-protein natural liquid latex
- Also under 4001.10
- Sri Trang Agro-Industry latex
- Halcyon Agri latex
- Felda Global Ventures latex
- Von Bundit latex
- Thai Rubber Latex Group latex
Codes often confused with 4001.10
Common mistake. Liquid latex is often confused with synthetic rubber latex, which is classified under HS code 4002.11 through 4002.91 depending on the polymer type (e.g., SBR or Nitrile). Another common misclassification is HS code 3208 or 3209, which covers paints and varnishes; while liquid latex can be used as a coating, it remains in 4001.10 if it is a primary form of natural rubber without the additives that define a finished paint. Compounded rubber in liquid form may also be incorrectly placed here instead of 4005.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400110 (the code used for liquid latex), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400110 (the code used for liquid latex) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% 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 400110, not only liquid latex.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $1.0B 59% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$422M 24% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Guatemala $84M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $628M 35% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $467M 26% of world imports
- 3 United States $49M 2.7% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 liquid latex
Brazil classifies liquid latex under NCM 4001.10.00: HS 4001.10 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 liquid latex
What is the HS code for Liquid latex?
The HS code for Liquid latex is 400110 (Rubber; natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The HS code for natural liquid latex is 4001.10.
How do I classify Liquid latex for customs?
Liquid latex is classified under HS code 400110 — Rubber; natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover synthetic latex?
No, synthetic latex is classified under heading 4002, with specific subheadings depending on the chemical composition of the synthetic polymer.
Which countries are the top exporters of liquid latex (HS 400110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400110 (the code used for liquid latex) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($1.0B, 59% of world exports), Vietnam (about $422M) and Guatemala ($84M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 liquid latex (HS 400110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400110 (the code used for liquid latex) in UN Comtrade data were China ($628M, 35% of world imports), Malaysia ($467M) and the United States ($49M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Liquid latex the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400110 for Liquid latex 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 liquid latex in Brazil?
In Brazil, liquid latex (HS 400110) is classified under NCM 4001.10.00.