Subheading · Chapter 40 · Heading 4001
4001.10: Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised
Natural rubber latex
4001.10 is the HS subheading for natural rubber latex, under heading 4001 in chapter 40.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 4001 10 00 00 Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control - Waste
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/590
- Documents
- C672 Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII
- C669 Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA
- Y923 Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157
- C670 Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Thailand | £22m | 84.7% | +47.4% |
 Malaysia | £1m | 3.9% | -57% |
 Indonesia | £942k | 3.6% | -80.5% |
 Vietnam | £690k | 2.7% | -30.8% |
 Cameroon | £480k | 1.8% | -8% |
 United States | £426k | 1.6% | +17% |
 China | £172k | 0.7% | -30.8% |
 Netherlands | £63k | 0.2% | -49.7% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$203.2kUS$203.2k+US$1.3m+US$8.7m+> US$112.5m
Exports: 97
- Thailand: US$959.3m
- Vietnam: US$386.9m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$112.5m
- Guatemala: US$84.7m
- Malaysia: US$59.5m
- Netherlands: US$23.6m
- Belgium: US$21.6m
- Cameroon: US$15.5m
- Singapore: US$10.3m
- China: US$8.7m
- United States: US$7m
- Indonesia: US$6.7m
- Germany: US$5.3m
- United Kingdom: US$3.5m
- India: US$3.3m
- Switzerland: US$2.8m
- Sri Lanka: US$2.8m
- Poland: US$1.9m
- Spain: US$1.8m
- Portugal: US$1.6m
- Italy: US$1.6m
- Cambodia: US$1.5m
- Bulgaria: US$1.5m
- Armenia: US$1.3m
- Sweden: US$933.8k
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$879.2k
- Denmark: US$828.5k
- Ghana: US$777.5k
- Türkiye: US$729.7k
- France: US$718.1k
- Taiwan: US$715.1k
- Colombia: US$600.7k
- Saudi Arabia: US$469k
- Australia: US$468.1k
- Liberia: US$439.6k
- Czechia: US$420.1k
- Ecuador: US$402k
- Austria: US$389.5k
- South Africa: US$383k
- Canada: US$374.6k
- Japan: US$333.4k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$296.1k
- Myanmar (Burma): US$259.5k
- Nigeria: US$250.3k
- South Korea: US$248.7k
- Mexico: US$210.4k
- Greece: US$203.2k
- Estonia: US$198.3k
- Slovakia: US$179.1k
- Peru: US$169.2k
- Slovenia: US$125.6k
- United Arab Emirates: US$120.5k
- Brazil: US$115.9k
- Norway: US$71.4k
- Zambia: US$50.6k
- Ireland: US$46.4k
- Philippines: US$35.6k
- Finland: US$29.2k
- Iceland: US$19.5k
- Hungary: US$18.6k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$204.9kUS$204.9k+US$2m+US$18.6m+> US$41.5m
Imports: 167
- Malaysia: US$589.9m
- China: US$484.4m
- United States: US$49.3m
- Indonesia: US$41.7m
- Sri Lanka: US$41.5m
- Brazil: US$39.1m
- Mexico: US$36.6m
- Türkiye: US$35.3m
- Vietnam: US$33.2m
- Netherlands: US$30.8m
- Germany: US$26.4m
- Pakistan: US$25.3m
- United Arab Emirates: US$25.1m
- Italy: US$23.9m
- United Kingdom: US$22.5m
- South Korea: US$20.9m
- Belgium: US$18.6m
- Colombia: US$15.9m
- Thailand: US$14.3m
- Spain: US$13.6m
- Egypt: US$12.1m
- Poland: US$11.4m
- India: US$11.4m
- Hungary: US$9.9m
- Japan: US$9.1m
- Iran: US$8.3m
- Slovenia: US$7.6m
- Taiwan: US$6.6m
- Russia: US$6.5m
- Cambodia: US$5.1m
- France: US$4.2m
- Canada: US$3.9m
- Uzbekistan: US$3.3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$3.1m
- Kenya: US$2.7m
- Uganda: US$2.6m
- Greece: US$2.5m
- Austria: US$2.3m
- Algeria: US$2.2m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$2.1m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Argentina: US$1.9m
- Portugal: US$1.7m
- Czechia: US$1.5m
- Armenia: US$1.5m
- Philippines: US$1.3m
- Sweden: US$1.3m
- Kazakhstan: US$1.2m
- Peru: US$1.1m
- Ecuador: US$1m
- Chile: US$981.6k
- Syria: US$925.4k
- Bangladesh: US$904.6k
- New Zealand: US$789.1k
- Morocco: US$781.5k
- Australia: US$777.4k
- Denmark: US$768.7k
- Belarus: US$663.7k
- Ukraine: US$634k
- North Korea: US$620.9k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | US$959.3m | 55.2% |
| 2 | Vietnam | US$386.9m | 22.3% |
| 3 |  Côte d’Ivoire | US$112.5m | 6.5% |
| 4 |  Guatemala | US$84.7m | 4.9% |
| 5 | Malaysia | US$59.5m | 3.4% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$23.6m | 1.4% |
| 7 |  Belgium | US$21.6m | 1.2% |
| 8 | Cameroon | US$15.5m | 0.9% |
| 9 |  Singapore | US$10.3m | 0.6% |
| 10 | China | US$8.7m | 0.5% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | US$589.9m | 33.9% |
| 2 | China | US$484.4m | 27.9% |
| 3 | United States | US$49.3m | 2.8% |
| 4 | Indonesia | US$41.7m | 2.4% |
| 5 |  Sri Lanka | US$41.5m | 2.4% |
| 6 |  Brazil | US$39.1m | 2.3% |
| 7 |  Mexico | US$36.6m | 2.1% |
| 8 |  Türkiye | US$35.3m | 2% |
| 9 | Vietnam | US$33.2m | 1.9% |
| 10 | Netherlands | US$30.8m | 1.8% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 1
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- 600010979 HMRC
Natural latex in liquid form. Used for cosmetic purposes for laying facial hair and for the application of prosthetic pieces. The latex can be moulded into the correct shape for face masks and the like, then put on with an applicator such as a latex sponge.
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Import and export controls
FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
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Sanctions · Applies from: CELEX 32026R0513 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 4001.10; the duty is duty-free.
Subheading 4001.10 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of natural rubber latex into the UK came to £26m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 5% on the year before); Thailand supplied 85%, followed by Malaysia.
In 2024, countries exported natural rubber latex worth US$1.7bn (+1.1% year on year).
The largest exporter was Thailand (US$959.3m), followed by Vietnam.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised?
Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised fall under HS subheading 4001.10, part of heading 4001, in section VII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4001.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4001.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised?
Thailand, with US$959.3m in 2024 (55.2% of world exports).
Which countries can export natural rubber latex to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on natural rubber latex?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import natural rubber latex from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Thailand (85%), Malaysia (4%) and Indonesia (4%), out of total imports of £26m.