Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
In plain English
This category covers unvulcanized rubber that has been mixed with other materials and is presented in initial shapes, plates, sheets, or strips. One group includes rubber compounded specifically with carbon black or silica. Another group covers compounded rubber solutions and dispersions that do not contain carbon black or silica. The remaining items are unvulcanized rubber compounded with substances other than carbon black or silica, appearing either as plates, sheets, strips, or other primary forms that are not solutions or dispersions.
6-digit subheadings (4)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded, solutions and dispersions other than those of item no. 4005.10
Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip
Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in primary forms, (other than plates, sheets, strip, solutions or dispersions)
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
- 4001 — Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums…
- 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…
- 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…