HS Code 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
4 six-digit codes · Heading 8 of 17 in Chapter 40 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4008 covers vulcanised rubber in flat and long shapes: rubber plates and sheets, strip, rods and profiles. Traders also search for it as HSN code 4008.
Goods answering to “Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber” split into 4 six-digit codes, 400811 through 400829. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 8 of 17 in Chapter 40, Rubber and articles thereof, which runs to 80 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4008
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 400811 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip of cellular rubber |
| 400819 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), cellular rubber, (other than in plates, sheets or strip) |
| 400821 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber |
| 400829 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), non-cellular rubber, in forms other than plates, sheets or strip |
What HS code 4008 covers
The Harmonized System is the product code list kept by the World Customs Organization. Its WCO classification decides which goods sit under each number. Under 4008 you find vulcanised rubber that is made into simple flat or long shapes. Hard rubber is left out.
Vulcanised rubber has been cured to make it firmer and more elastic. Strip is narrow and flat. Rods are solid and round. Profile shapes have a fixed cross-section, such as a channel or an angle.
Many Indian traders write HSN code 4008 for the same number. The heading belongs to Chapter 40, rubber and articles thereof, which also holds raw rubber, tyres, belts and finished rubber articles.
Cellular vs non-cellular rubber: picking the right subheading
Two questions pick the six-digit subheading. First, what is the rubber like inside? Second, what shape is the product? Check the material first, then the form.
Cellular rubber is full of tiny air pockets, like foam or a sponge. Non-cellular rubber is solid all the way through. A foam rubber sheet and a solid rubber sheet are both vulcanised, but they go to different subheadings.
For the shape, the split is simple. Plates, sheets and strip form one group. Everything else, such as rods and profile shapes, forms the other group.
How 4008 differs from nearby rubber headings
Rubber headings sit close together, so goods are easy to mix up. Ask two things: is the rubber vulcanised, and what is the product? Those checks separate 4008 from its neighbours.
If you are still unsure, the HS code classifier lets you test a product description before you file.
- 4005 and 4006 are for rubber that is not vulcanised. 4005 is compounded rubber, while 4006 covers rods, profiles and small articles.
- 4007 is vulcanised thread and cord.
- 4009 is for tubes, pipes and hoses.
- 4016 is the catch-all for other vulcanised rubber articles.
- 4017 is for hard rubber such as ebonite.
Who imports and exports under 4008?
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Related
- Chapter 40: Rubber and articles thereof
- HS 4005 compounded unvulcanised rubber
- HS 4006 unvulcanised rubber rods and profiles
- HS 4007 vulcanised rubber thread and cord
- HS 4009 vulcanised rubber tubes and hoses
- HS 4016 other vulcanised rubber articles
- HS 4017 hard rubber
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Nearby headings in Chapter 40
- 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
- 4006Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and…2 codes
- 4007Vulcanised rubber thread and cord1 code
- 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
- 4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber…2 codes
Who ships under 4008?
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 4008: common questions
What is the meaning of heading 4008?
Hard rubber is not included.
Under which chapter does HSN code 4008 fall?
HSN and HS name the same number here.
What is the HS code for plates, sheets and strip of cellular rubber?
Use 400811 for these goods. Foam-type rubber in any other form is classed under 400819.
Which HS code covers non-cellular rubber plates and sheets?
That is 400821. Solid rubber rods and profile shapes go to 400829 instead.
Does HS 4008 include hard rubber or rubber hoses?
No. Hard rubber goes to 4017, and vulcanised rubber tubes, pipes and hoses go to 4009.
Is the HS code for rubber sheets the same across countries?
The first six digits are shared by countries that use the Harmonized System. A country may add more digits, so check its own tariff before you file.
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