HS Code 4006Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)
2 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 17 in Chapter 40 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4006 is the heading for unvulcanised rubber rods, tubes and profile shapes, plus small articles such as discs and rings. Read on to see how its two subheadings differ and how to tell it from nearby rubber headings.
Heading 4006 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)” classify either at 400610 or at 400690, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 6 of 17 in Chapter 40, Rubber and articles thereof, which runs to 80 six-digit codes in all.
HS code 4006: unvulcanised rubber in other forms
Heading 4006 is for rubber that has not been cured. Cured rubber is called vulcanised. Curing is the heat step that makes rubber firm and hard-wearing. Goods in this heading skip that step. They are still raw and soft.
The rubber here is shaped into rods, tubes and profile shapes. A profile shape is a long piece with a set cross-section, such as a strip with a groove. The heading also takes small articles made from the same rubber, such as discs and rings.
US writers spell the word unvulcanized rubber. Some customs forms say HSN code 4006. Both point to the same heading.
The words "other forms" are important. They tell you the rubber is not in lumps, blocks, plain plates, sheets or strip. Goods in those shapes belong in neighbouring headings of Chapter 40, covered below.
HS 400610 and 400690: camel-back strips and everything else
One question splits the two subheadings. Is the item a camel-back strip? A camel-back strip is a band of raw rubber used to give a worn tyre a new tread. This work is called tyre retreading. Traders also write it as camelback strips.
Your answer decides the six-digit code:
- 400610: yes, the item is a camel-back strip for retreading tyres.
- 400690: no.
How to classify unvulcanised rubber: 4006 or a nearby heading
Ask two things. Has the rubber been vulcanised? And what shape is it in? The answers point to the right heading in Chapter 40.
Use these checks when your goods look close to 4006:
- Natural rubber and similar gums in primary forms, plates, sheets or strip go to 4001. Synthetic rubber in those forms goes to 4002.
- Cured rods, plates, sheets, strip and profile shapes go to 4008.
- Cured tubes, pipes and hoses go to 4009.
- Retreaded or used tyres and tyre treads go to 4012.
Import and export data for unvulcanised rubber
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product. Start with 4006, or go straight to 400610 or 400690 when you know the exact product.
Find buyers and suppliers of unvulcanised rubber
Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. That helps you spot who trades in rubber rods, tubes, profiles and camel-back strips.
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Related
- Chapter 40: rubber and articles thereof
- HS 4005 compounded rubber, unvulcanised
- HS 4008 vulcanised rubber rods and profiles
- HS 4009 rubber tubes, pipes and hoses
- HS 4012 retreaded tyres and tyre treads
- HS 4001 natural rubber
- HS 4002 synthetic rubber
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- HS code 4006 export data
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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
- 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or…4 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 4006?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 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 4006: common questions
Which code covers camelback strips for tyre retreading?
Subheading 400610. The strips must be unvulcanised to qualify, so cured goods fall outside it.
What is the difference between HS 4005 and 4006?
It comes down to shape. 4006 takes rods, tubes, profiles and similar shapes, plus articles.
Is a vulcanised rubber tube classified under 4006 or 4009?
It is classified under 4009. A cured tube is not unvulcanised, so it cannot sit in 4006.
Does duty on unvulcanised rubber change by country?
Yes. Each country sets duty on its own tariff lines. Check your national tariff once you know the heading, and use the classifier if you are unsure.
Where can I find exporters and suppliers of unvulcanised rubber?
Names come from customs records. Open the supplier data page and search by the heading.
Where can I see import and export records for this heading?
Open the import data and export data pages, then search by the heading or by one of its two six-digit codes.
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