HS Heading 4001
Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
5 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40011000 | Natural Rubber Latex, In Primary Forms Or In Plates, Sheets Or Strips | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 40012100 | Smoked sheets | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 40012200 | Technically Specified Natural Rubber, In Primary Forms Or In Plates, Etc | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 40012900 | Other Natural Rubber, In Primary Forms Or In Plates, Etc, Nes | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 40013000 | Balata, Gutta-Percha... And Similar Gums, In Primary Forms Or In Plates | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 831,499,063 (3,380,087 kg) under this heading, across 5 of its 5 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 3 | 358,522 kg | BDT 87,367,378 |
| January 2026 | 3 | 142,875 kg | BDT 36,900,731 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 786,090 kg | BDT 200,718,430 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 542,080 kg | BDT 135,358,856 |
| April 2026 | 3 | 1,348,920 kg | BDT 321,377,474 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 201,600 kg | BDT 49,776,194 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 40012200 — Technically Specified Natural Rubber, In Primary Forms Or In Plates, Etc — BDT 49,776,194
Bonded imports. A further BDT 196,359,238 (658,074 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 19.1% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.