Harmonized System Code Classification

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

Specifically, the classification criteria for this category are:

• Main component is rubber: Whether it is natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or reclaimed rubber, as long as rubber is the main component, it belongs to this major category.
• Various forms of products: Including tires, inner tubes, conveyor belts, rubber tubes, rubber sheets, rubber soles, rubber seals, rubber gloves, and various forms of rubber products.
• Excludes products made of other materials: Even if the product contains rubber, if rubber is not the main component or is only used as an auxiliary material, it does not fall into this category. For example, rubber-containing textile products, plastic products, etc.

In summary, the core classification criterion for HS code "40" is rubber as the main material, covering various products made of rubber.

The first four digits "4008" represent: Sheets, plates, strips, rods, and profiles of vulcanized rubber (excluding hard rubber).

Explanation of the 6-digit code: Classification: Sheets, plates, strips, rods, and profiles of vulcanized rubber, other than hard rubber products.

Specific meaning: Refers to sheets, plates, and strips made of vulcanized rubber that are not cellular rubber.

Explanation of the 8-10 digits: HS code: 4008210000 Classification: Sheets, plates, strips, rods, and profiles of vulcanized rubber: --> Non-cellular rubber: --> Sheets, plates, and strips Explanation: This HS code is classified as sheets, plates, strips, rods, and profiles of vulcanized rubber, specifically referring to sheets, plates, and strips of non-cellular rubber.

Examples of products: - Rubber sheets - Rubber plates - Rubber strips - Rubber rods - Non-cellular rubber profiles - Vulcanized rubber sheets for industrial use - Rubber strips used in sealing applications - Vulcanized rubber plates for mechanical parts - Non-cellular rubber sheets for automotive applications