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Chapter 40 Rubber and articles thereof

17 headings · 80 six-digit codes · World Customs Organization Harmonized System

HS code 40 rubber and articles thereof covers everything from raw latex to finished tyres and gloves. Use this page to see how the chapter is organised and to pick the right heading for your product.

Headings 4001 to 4017 make up Chapter 40: 17 headings and 80 six-digit codes, each with the description customs authorities read it by. The widest is 4002 (Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or…). The chapter sits in Section VII, Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof, alongside 1 other chapter.

Headings in this chapter

4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip400110 to 400130e.g. 400110 — Rubber; natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4002Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip400211 to 400299e.g. 400211 — Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (sbr) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (xsbr) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripe.g. 400300 — Rubber; reclaimed rubber, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrome.g. 400400 — Rubber; waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip400510 to 400599e.g. 400510 — Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4006Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)400610 to 400690e.g. 400610 — Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres4007Vulcanised rubber thread and corde.g. 400700 — Rubber; vulcanised, thread and cord4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber400811 to 400829e.g. 400811 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip of cellular rubber4009Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)400911 to 400942e.g. 400911 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings4010Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber401011 to 401039e.g. 401011 — Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with metal4011New pneumatic tyres, of rubber401110 to 401190e.g. 401110 — Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber401211 to 401290e.g. 401211 — Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)4013Inner tubes, of rubber401310 to 401390e.g. 401310 — Rubber; inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber401410 to 401490e.g. 401410 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), sheath contraceptives4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber401512 to 401590e.g. 401512 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes4016Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40401610 to 401699e.g. 401610 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber4017Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubbere.g. 401700 — Rubber; ebonite and other hard rubbers in all forms, including waste and scrap, and articles of hard rubber
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What HS code 40 rubber and articles thereof covers

Goods are sorted by how far the rubber has been processed, so the heading numbers follow the steps of production.

Vulcanised rubber has been treated to make it stronger and more elastic. Most finished goods in this chapter are made from it. Here is how the headings group together:

  • 4001 to 4004: natural rubber, synthetic rubber, reclaimed rubber, and waste and scrap.
  • 4005 to 4006: unvulcanised rubber, either compounded or shaped as rods, tubes and profiles.
  • 4007 to 4009: vulcanised thread and cord, plates and sheets, and tubes, pipes and rubber hoses.
  • 4010: conveyor belts and transmission belts.
  • 4011 to 4013: new pneumatic tyres, retreaded or used tyres, and inner tubes.
  • 4014 to 4016: hygienic and pharmaceutical items, apparel and rubber gloves, and other articles such as gaskets and seals.
  • 4017: hard rubber, such as ebonite.

How to choose the right Chapter 40 code

Tariff classification starts with the material and the form of the goods. A few pairs of headings cause most of the doubt.

A blend of the two goes to 4002, for example under 400280. Latex has its own codes in both headings, such as 400110 and 400211.

New or retreaded tyres: heading 4011 is for new pneumatic tyres, and 401110 is the code for those used on motor cars. Heading 4012 is for retreaded or used pneumatic tyres, such as 401220 for used ones. It also takes solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps.

Soft or hard rubber: headings 4008 and 4009 cover vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber. Hard rubber in any form belongs in 4017.

Gloves and seals: 401512 is for gloves used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary work. Heading 4016 is the catch-all for vulcanised rubber articles not named elsewhere in the chapter.

If you are still unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.

Rubber vs plastics: Chapter 40 and Chapter 39

Rubber and plastics are neighbours in the tariff. Rubber goods go in Chapter 40.

Check what the product is made of first. If it is rubber, stay in this chapter. If it is plastic, move to Chapter 39. When the material is mixed or unclear, test your description in the classifier before you file.

Who imports rubber under HS code 40? Import and export data

Pick any heading in this chapter and open its page to see the codes inside it. Then search the code to find buyers for rubber products, or suppliers to buy from.

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Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.

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Related

Other chapters in Section VII

Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof covers chapters 39–40.

These codes carry real shipments.

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Straight answers

HS Chapter 40: common questions

What is HS code 40?

Some countries write it as HSN code 40. It sits next to the plastics chapter in the same section of the tariff.

What products are classified under HS code 40?

Natural and synthetic rubber, reclaimed rubber and scrap are here. So are tyres, inner tubes, hoses, belts, gloves, seals and hard rubber. Headings 4001 to 4017 cover them.

What is the HS code for rubber tyres?

New pneumatic tyres go in heading 4011, with codes from 401110 for motor cars to 401190 for light commercial vehicles. Retreaded and used tyres, and solid or cushion tyres, go in heading 4012.

What is the difference between new and retreaded tyres in the HS code?

New tyres are in 4011. Used pneumatic tyres have their own code, 401220.

What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?

Gaskets, washers and other seals of non-cellular vulcanised rubber use 401693. It falls under heading 4016.

What is the difference between HS 4001 and 4002?

Heading 4001 is natural rubber and similar gums such as balata and chicle. Heading 4002 is synthetic rubber, including SBR, BR, NBR and EPDM, and mixtures of natural and synthetic.

What is the HS code for rubber gloves?

Use 401512 for gloves made for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary use. Use 401519 for other rubber gloves, mittens and mitts.

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