HS Code 4013Inner tubes, of rubber
3 six-digit codes · Heading 13 of 17 in Chapter 40 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4013 is the customs heading for rubber inner tubes, the air-filled tubes that sit inside a tyre. Use this page to see what each subheading means and which one fits your product.
“Inner tubes, of rubber” divides three ways under heading 4013 — 401310, 401320 and 401390. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 13 of 17 in Chapter 40, Rubber and articles thereof, which runs to 80 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 4013 covers
An inner tube is a sealed ring that holds the air inside a pneumatic tyre. If your product is a rubber tube of this kind, you are almost certainly looking at this heading.
The Harmonized System is a worldwide naming list for traded goods. Every country uses the same first six digits. So you may also see this heading called HSN code 4013 or HTS code 4013. The name changes by country, but the six-digit base is the same. Any extra digits after the sixth are national, so check your own customs tariff for those.
The split depends only on the type of vehicle the tube is made for.
How to choose the right 4013 code
Start with one question: what is the tube made to fit? Then match it to the code below. The wording of the official description is what customs will compare against your paperwork.
If you are unsure, the HS code classifier on this site can help you test a product description before you file.
- 401320: tubes for bicycles.
- Pick it when the tube does not fit the car, bus, lorry or bicycle wording.
Inner tubes vs tyres and tyre flaps (4011, 4012)
People often mix up inner tubes with the tyres around them. The tube is only the air bag. The tyre is the outer shell, and each has its own heading.
Heading 4012 is for retreaded or used pneumatic tyres, and also for solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps. A tyre flap is a strip that protects the tube from the rim, so it is not classed here.
Do not confuse 4013 with 4009 either. Those are channels that carry liquids or gases, not tubes that hold air inside a tyre.
If a rubber article fits none of these, heading 4016 holds other articles of vulcanised rubber that are not named elsewhere in the chapter.
HS code 4013 import export data: buyers and suppliers
Knowing the code is step one. Step two is finding who trades under it. Shipment records show who buys and who sells inner tubes, so you can build a lead list or check a rival market.
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.
Search for a code from this page to see the records for inner tubes of rubber. Try 401310, 401320 or 401390 on their own if you sell to one vehicle type.
Other headings in Chapter 40
Rubber goods sit close together in this chapter, so a product can look like it belongs in two places. Compare the neighbouring headings before you decide. Raw rubber, belts, hoses, tyres and finished articles each have their own page.
Nearby headings in Chapter 40
- 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
- 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
- 4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber…2 codes
- 4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and…3 codes
- 4016Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 407 codes
- 4017Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles…1 code
Who ships under 4013?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 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 4013: common questions
What is the HS code for inner tubes of rubber?
The heading is 4013. It splits into 401310, 401320 and 401390, depending on the vehicle the tube is made for.
Which HS code is used for bicycle inner tubes?
Bicycle inner tubes go under 401320. Its official text reads rubber inner tubes of a kind used on bicycles.
What is the difference between HS 4011, 4012 and 4013?
4011 is for new pneumatic tyres. 4012 is for retreaded or used tyres, solid or cushion tyres, treads and tyre flaps.
How can I find importers and exporters of inner tubes?
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