# HTS 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip:

> Plain-language tariff reference from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule on [PlainTariff](https://plaintariff.com/).

## Duty rates

- **General (MFN) rate:** Free

## Classification path

- **Section VII:** [Plastics and Rubber](https://plaintariff.com/section/vii-plastics-and-rubber)
- **Chapter 40:** [Rubber and articles thereof](https://plaintariff.com/chapter/chapter-40-rubber-and-articles-thereof)
- **HTS code:** 4001

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*Source: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule. HTML canonical: https://plaintariff.com/heading/4001-natural-rubber-balata-gutta-percha-guayule-chicle-and-si*