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Section VII · Plastics & Rubber · Chapter 40

Rubber and articles thereof

Headings 4001–401717 headings80 six-digit codes

About chapter 40

Chapter 40 covers rubber and articles thereof: natural and synthetic rubber in primary form, plus finished rubber goods like tyres, hoses, belts and gaskets. Tyres alone account for a large share of this chapter's trade volume and get their own detailed subheadings by vehicle type.

Classification tip: Tyre subheadings split by vehicle type (passenger car, truck/bus, motorcycle, aircraft, off-road) and by new versus retreaded, so match the tyre's actual application rather than defaulting to a generic tyre code.

80 six-digit codes

4001

Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

  • 4001.10Rubber; natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4001.21Rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets
  • 4001.22Rubber; technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)
  • 4001.29Rubber; natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4001.30Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
4002

Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

  • 4002.11Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.19Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.20Rubber; synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.31Rubber; synthetic, isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.39Rubber; synthetic, halo-isobutene-isoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.41Rubber; synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.49Rubber; synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.51Rubber; synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.59Rubber; synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.60Rubber; synthetic, isoprene rubber (IR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.70Rubber; synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.80Rubber; mixtures of natural and synthetic rubbers of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.91Rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4002.99Rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
4003

Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

  • 4003.00Rubber; reclaimed rubber, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
4004

Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom

  • 4004.00Rubber; waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
4005

Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

  • 4005.10Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • 4005.20Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded, solutions and dispersions other than those of item no. 4005.10
  • 4005.91Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip
  • 4005.99Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in primary forms, (other than plates, sheets, strip, solutions or dispersions)
4006

Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)

  • 4006.10Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres
  • 4006.90Rubber; unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyres
4007

Vulcanised rubber thread and cord

  • 4007.00Rubber; vulcanised, thread and cord
4008

Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

  • 4008.11Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip of cellular rubber
  • 4008.19Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), cellular rubber, (other than in plates, sheets or strip)
  • 4008.21Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber
  • 4008.29Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), non-cellular rubber, in forms other than plates, sheets or strip
4009

Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)

  • 4009.11Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings
  • 4009.12Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings
  • 4009.21Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, without fittings
  • 4009.22Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, with fittings
  • 4009.31Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, without fittings
  • 4009.32Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, with fittings
  • 4009.41Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, without fittings
  • 4009.42Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings
4010

Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber

  • 4010.11Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with metal
  • 4010.12Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with textile materials
  • 4010.19Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, (reinforced with other than metal only or textile materials only)
  • 4010.31Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm
  • 4010.32Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), other than V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm
  • 4010.33Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 180cm but not exceeding 240 cm
  • 4010.34Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), other than V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 180cm but not exceeding 240 cm
  • 4010.35Rubber; vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm but not exceeding 150 cm
  • 4010.36Rubber; vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 150 cm but not exceeding 198 cm
  • 4010.39Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor or transmission belts or belting, n.e.c. in heading no. 4010
4011

New pneumatic tyres, of rubber

  • 4011.10Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)
  • 4011.20Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
  • 4011.30Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on aircraft
  • 4011.40Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motorcycles
  • 4011.50Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on bicycles
  • 4011.70Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines
  • 4011.80Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines
  • 4011.90Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on light commercial vehicles
4012

Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber

  • 4012.11Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)
  • 4012.12Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor buses or lorries
  • 4012.13Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on aircraft
  • 4012.19Retreaded tyres; other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft
  • 4012.20Rubber; used pneumatic tyres
  • 4012.90Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012
4013

Inner tubes, of rubber

  • 4013.10Rubber; inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries
  • 4013.20Rubber; inner tubes, of a kind used on bicycles
  • 4013.90Rubber; inner tubes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4013
4014

Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber

  • 4014.10Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), sheath contraceptives
  • 4014.90Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard rubber
4015

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

  • 4015.12Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes
  • 4015.19Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves
  • 4015.90Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts)
4016

Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40

  • 4016.10Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber
  • 4016.91Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber
  • 4016.92Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber
  • 4016.93Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber
  • 4016.94Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber
  • 4016.95Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber
  • 4016.99Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber
4017

Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber

  • 4017.00Rubber; ebonite and other hard rubbers in all forms, including waste and scrap, and articles of hard rubber

More chapters in section VII: Plastics & Rubber

Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 4001-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.

Chapter 40 FAQ

What does HS code chapter 40 cover?

Chapter 40 of the Harmonized System covers: rubber and articles thereof. It belongs to section VII (Plastics & Rubber) and contains 17 four-digit headings, 4001–4017.

How many HS codes are in chapter 40?

Chapter 40 contains 17 four-digit headings and 80 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.

Is HS code 4001 the same in every country?

Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.

How do I choose the right code within chapter 40?

Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.