Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS v2017 Code: 400130

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

HS code 400130 covers a range of natural gum materials, including balata, gutta-percha, guayule, and chicle. These materials are primarily used in the production of various rubber-based products, such as tires, gaskets, and seals. The natural gum industry plays a crucial role in the broader rubber and plastics sector, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of applications across multiple industries.

Production process

The production of natural gums covered under HS code 400130 typically involves the harvesting and processing of the raw materials. This often includes tapping the sap from trees or shrubs, coagulating the sap, and then drying and shaping the resulting gum into primary forms, such as plates, sheets, or strips. The specific techniques may vary depending on the type of natural gum being produced, but the overall process aims to extract and refine the raw material for further industrial use.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the natural gum industry under HS code 400130 are the raw materials themselves, which are typically harvested from various plant species. In addition, the production process may require specialized equipment, such as tapping tools, coagulation tanks, and drying facilities. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary for the processing and shaping of the natural gums.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the natural gum industry covered by HS code 400130 are the refined gum materials in their various forms, such as plates, sheets, or strips. These natural gums are then consumed by a range of other industries, including the 400121 Natural rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip industry, the 400122 (Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR)) industry, and the 400129 Natural rubber in other forms industry, which use these materials as key inputs for the production of rubber-based products.

Revisions to 400130

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 400130. The most recent 1 version of this code (400130) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 400130 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4001'>4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400130'>400130: Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400110'>400110: Rubber; natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400121'>400121: Rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400122'>400122: Rubber; technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400129'>400129: Rubber; natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]

    

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