Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (HS 400130)
Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (HS 400130) has 841 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums is D BAZO LLC, with 122 shipments, followed by CARIVE IMPORT INC and MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is LAIVE SA, with 113 shipments, followed by MOLINOS MODERNOS SA ALEXANDER FLEMING and GHANA RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC and MEXICO, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/400130-balata-gutta-percha-guayule-chicle-and-similar-natural-gums
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (HS 400130), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is LAIVE SA → D BAZO LLC with 113 shipments, followed by MOLINOS MODERNOS SA ALEXANDER FLEMING → CARIVE IMPORT INC (63) and GHANA RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED → MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC (38).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| D BAZO LLC | 122 |
| CARIVE IMPORT INC | 76 |
| MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC | 45 |
| CARO IMPORT USA CORP | 36 |
| GRUPO RAMOS S A | 36 |
| META BIOMED INC | 28 |
| EMPRESAS LA FAMOSA | 25 |
| GOYA PUERTO RICO | 20 |
| GOYA DE PUERTO RICO | 15 |
| CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS LLC | 13 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LAIVE SA | 113 |
| MOLINOS MODERNOS SA ALEXANDER FLEMING | 64 |
| GHANA RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED | 38 |
| GOYA SANTO DOMINGO S A | 38 |
| CARO IMPORT SL | 37 |
| AB NATURAL BASE S A DE C V | 34 |
| PRODUCTOS DEL TROPICO SAS | 30 |
| META BIOMED VINA CO LTD | 24 |
| INDUSTRIAL ENVASADORA DE LACTEOS Y DERIVADOS SAPI DE CV | 18 |
| SOGB SOCIETE DES CAOUTCHOUC DE GRA | 18 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 149 |
| MEXICO | 135 |
| LAO | 103 |
| SPAIN | 64 |
| NAMIBIA | 53 |
| GHANA | 38 |
| ARGENTINA | 37 |
| SAN MARINO | 37 |
| COTE DIVOIRE | 30 |
| VIET NAM | 26 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 178 |
| MIAMI, FL | 173 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 118 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 109 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 87 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 53 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 33 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 23 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 16 |
| MOBILE, AL | 14 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 400130 — Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 4001
Other six-digit codes in HS 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums
Who imports Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (HS 400130)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums include D BAZO LLC, CARIVE IMPORT INC, MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC, CARO IMPORT USA CORP, and GRUPO RAMOS S A.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums?
D BAZO LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (HS 400130), with 122 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums?
Leading suppliers shipping Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (HS 400130) to the U.S. include LAIVE SA, MOLINOS MODERNOS SA ALEXANDER FLEMING, GHANA RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED, GOYA SANTO DOMINGO S A, and CARO IMPORT SL.
How many U.S. shipments of Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums are there?
ImportDoor has 841 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 400130, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums imported from?
Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums is imported into the U.S. primarily from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, MEXICO, and LAO.
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