Product classification

HS code for Natural rubber latex: 4001.10

Rubber, natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.

Classification of natural rubber latex under HS 4001.10

Natural rubber latex is classified under HS code 4001.10, which is the primary category for the liquid sap harvested from Hevea brasiliensis trees. This classification applies regardless of whether the latex has been pre-vulcanized. Pre-vulcanization involves a heat treatment with sulfur to improve the material's properties while maintaining its liquid state. The Harmonized System distinguishes latex from dry rubber forms because of its unique handling requirements and industrial uses, such as in the production of dipped goods like gloves and balloons. To remain under this code, the latex must be in a primary form, which includes liquid dispersions or concentrates. The inclusion of pre-vulcanized latex under 4001.10 is a specific rule within the HS Explanatory Notes, ensuring that minor chemical treatments intended to stabilize or prepare the latex for manufacturing do not shift it into the synthetic or processed rubber categories of Chapter 40. The latex is often stabilized with ammonia or other preservatives to prevent coagulation during transport, which is permitted under this heading. It is the fundamental raw material for the medical and consumer goods industries that require high elasticity and barrier protection.

Covers
  • Centrifuged natural rubber latex
  • Creamed natural rubber latex
  • Pre-vulcanized natural rubber latex
  • Liquid latex stabilized with ammonia
  • Evaporated natural rubber latex concentrates
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. Natural rubber latex is often confused with synthetic rubber latex, which is classified under heading 4002 (e.g., 4002.11 for SBR latex). Another common error is classifying dry natural rubber (like sheets or blocks) under this code; dry forms belong to subheadings 4001.21 through 4001.29. If the latex has been compounded with vulcanizing agents, fillers, or pigments beyond the level of simple stabilization or pre-vulcanization, it may be classified under 4005 as compounded rubber.

40.02Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4002.11Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4001.21Rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets4001.29Rubber; natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip40.05Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

Top exporters and importers of HS 400110 (the code used for natural rubber latex), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400110 (the code used for natural rubber 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 natural rubber latex.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Thailand $1.0B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$422M
  3. 3 Guatemala $84M

World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $628M
  2. 2 Malaysia $467M
  3. 3 United States $49M

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 natural rubber latex

Brazil classifies natural rubber 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 natural rubber latex

What is the HS code for Natural rubber latex?

The HS code for Natural rubber 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 rubber latex, whether or not it has been pre-vulcanized, is 4001.10.

How do I classify Natural rubber latex for customs?

Natural rubber 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.

Is pre-vulcanized latex classified differently?

No, the Harmonized System specifically includes pre-vulcanized natural rubber latex under the same code (4001.10) as standard natural rubber latex.

Which countries are the top exporters of natural rubber latex (HS 400110)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400110 (the code used for natural rubber 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 natural rubber latex (HS 400110)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 400110 (the code used for natural rubber 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 Natural rubber latex the same in all countries?

The base HS code 400110 for Natural rubber 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 natural rubber latex in Brazil?

In Brazil, natural rubber latex (HS 400110) is classified under NCM 4001.10.00.