Harmonized System Code Classification

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

Specifically, the classification criteria for this category are as follows:

• 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.
• Diverse 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.
• Does not include products made of other materials: Even if the product contains rubber, if rubber is not the main component, or if rubber is only used as an auxiliary material, it is not classified into this category. For example, rubber-containing textiles, plastic products, etc.

In summary, the core classification basis for HS code "40" is rubber as the main material, and it covers various products made of rubber.

First four digits explanation:
hsCode: 4016

Description: Other vulcanized rubber articles, excluding hard rubber articles.

Other information:

• General rate: Not provided
• Special rate: Not provided
• Rate 2: Not provided
• Quota quantity: Not provided
• Additional duty: Not provided
• Unit of measurement: Not provided

Six-digit explanation:
Classification: Other vulcanized rubber articles, excluding hard rubber articles --> Other --> Erasers

Meaning: This HS code refers to other types of vulcanized rubber articles, but not hard rubber articles, specifically erasers.

8-10 digits explanation:
hsCode: 4016920000
Classification: Other vulcanized rubber articles; not hard rubber articles --> Other --> Erasers
Explanation: This HS code belongs to the category of other vulcanized rubber articles, not hard rubber articles, and specifically refers to erasers.

Examples of products:
- Rubber erasers
- Rubber pencil erasers
- Eraser blocks
- Rubber stamps with eraser tips
- Eraser attachments for pencils