Heading 4001

Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

16 declarable lines

Heading 4001 covers natural rubber and similar natural gums in primary forms, plates, sheets or strip. It covers latex, smoked sheets, technically specified natural rubber, and balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Natural rubber latex
Smoked rubber sheets, Grade 1
Smoked rubber sheets, Grade 2
Technically specified natural rubber, Grade 20
Balata
Gutta-percha
Chicle

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the material is natural rubber or a similar natural gum; synthetic rubber goes to heading 4002.
For natural rubber, choose latex, smoked sheets, technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), or other forms.
For smoked sheets and TSNR, use the stated grade to select the line.
For natural gums, identify balata, gutta-percha, chicle, or other gum.
Confirm the goods are unvulcanized and not compounded; compounded rubber goes to heading 4005 and vulcanized rubber to later headings.

Often confused with

Synthetic rubber
Made from synthetic polymers, not natural rubber.
Heading 4002
Compounded unvulcanized rubber
Mixed with carbon black or other ingredients, so it is compounded rather than raw natural rubber.
Heading 4005
Vulcanized rubber sheets
Vulcanized rubber is classified outside heading 4001.
Heading 4008
New pneumatic rubber tires
Finished tires are articles of rubber, not raw rubber.
Heading 4011
Rubber gloves
Made-up apparel and clothing accessories of vulcanized rubber are not raw rubber.
Heading 4015

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for natural rubber latex?

Natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanized, is classified under 4001.10.00.00. Its general (MFN) duty rate is Free.

What is the duty on smoked rubber sheets?

Smoked rubber sheets are classified by grade in 4001.21. For example, Grade 1 is 4001.21.00.10 and Grade 2 is 4001.21.00.20; both carry a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.

How do I classify technically specified natural rubber?

Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR) is classified in 4001.22 by grade. Grade 10 is 4001.22.00.20 and Grade 20 is 4001.22.00.25; both have a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.