HS Code for Natural Rubber Latex Concentrate (HS 4001.10)
Latex concentrate is centrifuged field latex to 60% Dry Rubber Content (DRC), ammoniated for preservation. Feed for medical gloves (Malaysia, Thailand), condoms, adhesives, mattresses. Malaysian NR latex glove exports peaked at USD 20 billion in 2021 COVID-19 boom. EUDR applies.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4001.10 | Natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% EUDR DDS. |
| United States | 0% |
| India (BCD) | 70% Duty barrier to protect domestic rubber. |
| China | 10% |
Numerical Example: 24 MT latex concentrate 60% DRC in flexitank, FOB Bangkok USD 1,600/MT, CIF Hamburg
24 MT latex concentrate 60% DRC in flexitank, FOB Bangkok USD 1,600/MT, CIF Hamburg. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · EUDR Annex I rubber.
- · ISO 2004 / ASTM D1076 latex concentrate spec.
- · IMDG Class 3 subsidiary UN 3082 (ammoniated latex).
- · REACH declaration for downstream glove/adhesive use.
- · Thailand
- · Malaysia
- · Indonesia
- · Vietnam
- · Cote d'Ivoire
Frequently asked questions
India is a net importer despite Kerala/Karnataka rubber production. The 70% BCD protects domestic natural rubber prices at 30-40% above regional. Tyre makers get advance-authorisation concession, but bulk latex users pay full duty. Anti-dumping proceedings on Vietnamese/Thai latex have been on/off since 2022.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to agriculture (HS 4001.10) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.