Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
In plain English
This category covers natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle, and similar gums when they are in primary forms or shaped as plates, sheets, or strips. The items are separated based on their specific type and physical state. One group includes natural rubber latex, whether or not it has been pre-vulcanized. Another group consists of natural rubber that is not latex, which is further divided into smoked sheets, technically specified natural rubber, and other natural rubber varieties. A final group covers the other natural gums like balata and gutta-percha in the same primary forms.
6-digit subheadings (5)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Rubber; natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
Rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets
Rubber; technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)
Rubber; natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
Chapter 40 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Rubber-coated textiles may belong in Chapter 59 (coated fabrics) rather than Chapter 40. Distinction depends on whether rubber or textile gives the essential character.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 40
- 4002 — Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in…
- 4003 — Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4004 — Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powder…
- 4005 — Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets…
- 4006 — Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shape…
- 4007 — Vulcanised rubber thread and cord
- 4008 — Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber o…
- 4009 — Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber),…
- 4010 — Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber
- 4011 — New pneumatic tyres, of rubber
- 4012 — Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, t…
- 4013 — Inner tubes, of rubber
- 4014 — Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised r…
- 4015 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mitten…
- 4016 — Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapte…
- 4017 — Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; ar…