HS Code 4016Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40
7 six-digit codes · Heading 16 of 17 in Chapter 40 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4016 is the catch-all heading for other vulcanised rubber articles, such as mats, seals and erasers. Use it only when no more specific rubber heading fits your product.
The WCO writes heading 4016 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 40that answer to “Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 7 six-digit codes, 401610 through 401699, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 16 of 17 in Chapter 40, Rubber and articles thereof, which runs to 80 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4016
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 401610 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber |
| 401691 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber |
| 401692 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber |
| 401693 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber |
| 401694 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber |
| 401695 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber |
| 401699 | Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber |
What HS code 4016 covers
Heading 4016 holds articles of vulcanised rubber that are not named anywhere else in Chapter 40. Vulcanised rubber is rubber that has been treated to make it firm and elastic. Think of mats, seals, erasers and similar finished goods.
The heading leaves out hard rubber, which has its own place in 4017. Traders also search for it as other rubber articles, vulcanized rubber articles n.e.c. or HSN code 4016. All of these point to the same heading. It sits in the part of the tariff that groups chapter 40 rubber with plastics.
HS 4016 sub-codes: gaskets, mats, erasers, fenders and more
Each sub-code has a long official text. These are the plain names people search for:
- 401610: cellular rubber articles, meaning moulded mats and mats cut in non-rectangular shapes
- 401691: rubber floor coverings and mats, non-cellular
- 401692: rubber erasers
- 401693: rubber gaskets, washers and other seals
- 401694: boat or dock fenders, inflatable or not
- 401695: inflatable rubber articles other than fenders
- 401699: other articles of non-cellular rubber that belong in 4016
Cellular vs non-cellular rubber under 4016
Cellular rubber is spongy, with many tiny air pockets. Non-cellular rubber is solid. This one difference shapes the whole heading.
Only 401610 is for cellular rubber. A solid rubber floor mat goes to 401691, while a moulded mat of cellular rubber goes to 401610. For a washer or seal, check 401693 first. Use 401699 last, and only when no other code in the heading fits.
4016 or another Chapter 40 heading? How to choose
Because 4016 is a residual heading, always check the more specific headings first. If one of them fits, use it. If none does, 4016 is the answer. A quick guide:
- Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes: heading 4008
- Tubes, pipes and hoses: heading 4009
- Conveyor or transmission belts: heading 4010
- New tyres, used or retreaded tyres, and inner tubes: headings 4011, 4012 and 4013
- Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles: heading 4014
- Clothing, gloves and other apparel accessories: heading 4015
- Hard rubber such as ebonite: heading 4017
- Vulcanised rubber thread and cord: heading 4007
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Related
- Chapter 40: rubber and articles thereof
- HS 4007 vulcanised rubber thread and cord
- HS 4008 vulcanised rubber plates and profiles
- HS 4009 rubber tubes, pipes and hoses
- HS 4010 rubber conveyor and transmission belts
- HS 4014 hygienic and pharmaceutical rubber articles
- HS 4015 rubber gloves and apparel
- HS 4017 hard rubber
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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
- 4013Inner tubes, of rubber3 codes
- 4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber…2 codes
- 4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and…3 codes
- 4017Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles…1 code
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Section VII: Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof, chapters 39–40.
HS Code 4016: common questions
What is HS code 4016?
It works as a catch-all for rubber goods that no other heading in the chapter covers.
What products are included in HS code 4016?
Anything else of vulcanised rubber that fits no other heading goes to 401699.
What is the HS code for rubber floor mats?
Moulded mats and mats cut in non-rectangular shapes, made of cellular rubber, go under 401610.
What does 401699 cover?
401699 covers vulcanised rubber articles of non-cellular rubber that are not named elsewhere in heading 4016. Use it only after you have ruled out the other sub-codes.
What is the difference between HS 4016 and 4017?
Heading 4017 is for hard rubber, such as ebonite, and articles made of it.
Are rubber hoses or gloves classified under 4016?
No. Heading 4016 applies only when no more specific heading fits.
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