HS Code 4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom

What HS code 4004 covers

Think of this heading as the home of rubber that is no longer a product. Parings are the thin offcuts left when rubber is trimmed. Typical sources are factory trimmings and old rubber goods that have been cut up.

Rubber powder and rubber granules made from that waste belong here too. Traders often call the granules crumb rubber. If a tariff list says HSN code 4004, it means the same heading.

The test is the state of the goods. Offcuts, scrap and ground-up rubber fit. A finished article goes elsewhere in the chapter.

Code 400400 and the hard rubber exclusion

Put 400400 on customs forms and shipping papers for these goods. Some countries add extra national digits after the sixth, so check your own tariff for the longer form.

Describe the goods in plain words on the invoice as well, such as rubber scrap or rubber granules. A clear description helps officers match the goods to the code.

The words "other than hard rubber" matter. Ebonite and other hard rubber sit outside this heading. Their scrap has a separate home, covered below.

Difference between HS 4004 and 4003 reclaimed rubber

Four neighbours cause most mix-ups. Read them side by side before you file.

• 4003, reclaimed rubber: old rubber that was processed so it can be used again, sold in primary forms, plates, sheets or strip. It is not plain scrap.
• 4017, hard rubber: ebonite in every form, with its own waste and scrap, plus finished hard rubber articles.
• 4012, tyres: retreaded or used pneumatic tyres, solid or cushion tyres, treads and flaps. A worn tyre stays a tyre.
• This is fresh material.

What is the HS code for rubber powder and granules?

Ground rubber made from waste or scrap goes under 400400, as long as it is not hard rubber. If you are unsure, work through these steps.

First, check whether the rubber is hard rubber. If it is, look at 4017. Next, ask whether it was reclaimed into a reusable material. If so, look at 4003. Then ask whether it is a whole tyre. If so, look at 4012.

If none of these fit and the goods are waste, parings, scrap, powder or granules, 4004 is the likely answer. The classifier can test your wording. Duty and tax are set by each country, so check your own tariff for rates.

Rubber scrap import and export data

Once the code is clear, you can look at who trades it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries.

Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.

Use rubber waste import data to see who buys scrap and powder abroad. Use rubber scrap export data to see who sells it. For a wider view, browse the buyer and supplier lists for the product group.