Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber
In plain English
This category includes hard rubber materials, such as ebonite, in any shape, along with any waste or scrap from these materials. It also covers finished items made from hard rubber. The classification system places all of these materials and products under a single, unified code without further subdivision.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Rubber; ebonite and other hard rubbers in all forms, including waste and scrap, and articles of hard rubber
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…
- 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…