HS Code 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
4 six-digit codes · Heading 5 of 17 in Chapter 40 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4005 is the customs heading for rubber that has been mixed with other ingredients but not yet cured. Think of it as rubber compound, ready for a factory to shape later.
Goods answering to “Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip” split into 4 six-digit codes, 400510 through 400599. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 5 of 17 in Chapter 40, Rubber and articles thereof, which runs to 80 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4005
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 400510 | Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip |
| 400520 | Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded, solutions and dispersions other than those of item no. 4005.10 |
| 400591 | Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip |
| 400599 | Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in primary forms, (other than plates, sheets, strip, solutions or dispersions) |
What HS code 4005 covers
Compounded rubber is raw rubber blended with extra materials. Common additives are carbon black and silica. The blend is meant for a later step, such as moulding or curing.
The word unvulcanised (also spelled unvulcanized) matters. Vulcanising is the heat treatment that makes rubber firm and elastic. Goods under this heading have not had it yet.
The Harmonized System is the shared customs language used by most countries. Buyers in India call the same four digits the HSN code 4005. The first four digits are the same worldwide, so the heading means the same thing on every invoice.
The 4 six-digit codes, in plain words
Customs splits this heading by two things: what the rubber is blended with, and what shape it is in.
- 400520: liquid compound, sold as a solution or a dispersion.
- 400591: blended with something else, and shaped as plates, sheets or strip.
- 400599: blended with something else, and in primary forms such as lumps or crumb.
How to choose the right 4005 subheading
Work through these questions in order and stop at the first yes.
Then use 400510. Is it a liquid, a solution or a dispersion? Then use 400520. Is it blended with other materials and flat, as plates, sheets or strip? Then use 400591. Is it blended with other materials and in primary forms? Then use 400599.
Always compare your goods with the exact customs wording. Duty depends on the six-digit code and on the country you ship to, so check the code with the HS code classifier before you book a shipment.
Compounded rubber vs nearby headings
Most mistakes happen at the borders of a heading. These are the ones to watch.
Neither is blended with additives. Once additives are mixed in, the goods move to 4005. Reclaimed rubber has its own place in 4003, and waste and scrap is in 4004.
Shape is the split with 4006. That heading takes unvulcanised rubber in other forms, such as rods, tubes and profile shapes, and also items like discs and rings. Flat plates, sheets and strip stay here.
Cure state is the split with 4008. A sheet of vulcanised rubber goes there, even if it looks like a 4005 sheet. Look at whether the rubber has been cured, not at how it looks.
Who imports and exports HS 4005 compounded rubber
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Related
- Chapter 40 rubber HS codes
- HS 4001 natural rubber
- HS 4002 synthetic rubber
- HS 4003 reclaimed rubber
- HS 4004 rubber waste and scrap
- HS 4006 unvulcanised rubber in other forms
- HS 4008 vulcanised rubber sheets
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Nearby headings in Chapter 40
- 4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in…5 codes
- 4002Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in…14 codes
- 4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip1 code
- 4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and…1 code
- 4006Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and…2 codes
- 4007Vulcanised rubber thread and cord1 code
- 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other…4 codes
- 4009Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with…8 codes
- 4010Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber10 codes
- 4011New pneumatic tyres, of rubber8 codes
- 4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre…6 codes
- 4013Inner tubes, of rubber3 codes
Who ships under 4005?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VII: Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof, chapters 39–40.
HS Code 4005: common questions
What is HS code 4005?
It is the code for compounded rubber that has not been vulcanised.
Under which chapter does HSN code 4005 fall?
Chapter 40 has its own page where you can browse all its headings.
What is the HS code for rubber compounded with carbon black or silica?
That is 400510. Rubber blended with other materials goes to 400591 or 400599, depending on its shape.
What is the difference between 4005 and 4006?
Heading 4006 is for rods, tubes, profile shapes and articles such as discs and rings.
Is vulcanised rubber sheet classified under 4005?
No.
What is the HS code for unvulcanised rubber compound sheets?
Use 400591 if the compound is made with something other than carbon black or silica. Use 400510 if it contains carbon black or silica.
Where can I find import and export data for HS code 4005?
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