Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (HS 400130)
Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (HS 400130) has 759 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums is D BAZO LLC, with 109 shipments, followed by CARIVE IMPORT INC and MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is LAIVE SA, with 100 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 May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
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 100 shipments, followed by MOLINOS MODERNOS SA ALEXANDER FLEMING → CARIVE IMPORT INC (61) and GHANA RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED → MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC (38).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| D BAZO LLC | 109 |
| CARIVE IMPORT INC | 72 |
| MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC | 45 |
| GRUPO RAMOS S A | 34 |
| CARO IMPORT USA CORP | 28 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LAIVE SA | 100 |
| MOLINOS MODERNOS SA ALEXANDER FLEMING | 62 |
| GHANA RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED | 38 |
| GOYA SANTO DOMINGO S A | 37 |
| PRODUCTOS DEL TROPICO SAS | 28 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 143 |
| MEXICO | 122 |
| LAO | 92 |
| SPAIN | 53 |
| NAMIBIA | 50 |
| GHANA | 38 |
| ARGENTINA | 35 |
| SAN MARINO | 35 |
| COTE DIVOIRE | 29 |
| VIET NAM | 23 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 160 |
| MIAMI, FL | 146 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 113 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 106 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 79 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 48 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 33 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 18 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 15 |
| MOBILE, AL | 11 |
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.
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, GRUPO RAMOS S A, and CARO IMPORT USA CORP.
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 109 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 PRODUCTOS DEL TROPICO SAS.
How many U.S. shipments of Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums are there?
ImportDoor has 759 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 400130, spanning Jan 2020 to May 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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