HS Code 4001
Natural Rubber and Gums
HS code 4001 covers natural rubber, gutta-percha, and similar natural gums in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strips.
4-digit Section VIIFCL
HS Code 4001 — Natural Rubber and Gums
This code covers natural rubber in its raw or semi-processed forms, such as sheets, strips, or primary shapes. It includes harvested latex and gums like chicle and gutta-percha before they are manufactured into finished products.
What's included
- Natural rubber latex
- Smoked rubber sheets
- Technically Specified Rubber (TSR)
- Raw chicle gum
What's excluded
- Synthetic rubber → use
4002(Synthetic rubber is chemically manufactured and has its own heading.)
Common examples
- Standardised Thai Rubber (STR 20)
- Ribbed Smoked Sheet (RSS1)
- Liquid natural rubber latex for dipping
- Crepe rubber sheets
Frequently asked questions
What is primary form?
Primary form refers to liquids (latex), blocks, lumps, or powders that have not yet been shaped into a final product.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Phytosanitary certificates may be required depending on the country of origin and processing level.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia
- Top importers: China, United States, Japan, India
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Key takeaway
Covers high-volume raw materials for the tyre and rubber manufacturing industries.
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