Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "40" represent rubber and articles of rubber.

Specifically, the classification is based on:

• Main component is rubber: Whether it is natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or reclaimed rubber, as long as rubber is the main component, it may be classified under category 40.
• Diverse forms of products: Including tires, inner tubes, conveyor belts, rubber tubes, rubber sheets, rubber soles, rubber seals, rubber gloves, and various other rubber products.
• Further classification based on the type of rubber and the product's use: There are many subclasses under category 40, classified further according to the type of rubber (e.g., natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, etc.) and the specific use of the product (e.g., automobile tires, medical gloves, industrial seals, etc.).

In short, if the main component of the product is rubber and it is a manufactured product, it is likely to be classified under HS code 40.

The first four digits of the HS code 4001 represent:

Natural rubber, balata rubber, gutta-percha rubber, guayule rubber, chicle rubber and similar natural rubbers, in primary form or in the form of sheets, strips, or blocks:

• Description: Includes natural rubber, balata rubber, gutta-percha rubber, guayule rubber, chicle rubber, and similar natural rubbers in primary form or in the form of sheets, strips, or blocks.
• General rate: Not provided
• Special rate: Not provided
• Rate 2: Not provided
• Quota quantity: Not provided
• Additional duties: Not provided
• Unit of measurement: Not provided

6-digit explanation: HS code: 4001.10

Classification: Natural rubber, balata rubber, gutta-percha rubber, guayule rubber, chicle rubber and similar natural rubbers, in primary form or in the form of sheets, strips, or blocks

Meaning: Refers to natural rubber latex, whether pre-vulcanized or not.

8-10-digit explanation: HS code: 4001100000
Classification: Natural rubber, balata rubber, gutta-percha rubber, guayule rubber, chicle rubber and similar natural rubbers, in primary form or in the form of sheets, strips, or blocks
Explanation: Includes natural rubber latex, whether pre-vulcanized or not.

Example Products: - Natural rubber latex (raw) - Natural rubber sheets - Natural rubber strips - Natural rubber blocks - Pre-vulcanized natural rubber latex - Natural rubber used in medical gloves - Natural rubber used in industrial applications