What types of products fall under HS-4 4005?

HS-4 4005 includes compounded unvulcanised rubber in primary forms or as plates, sheets, or strips, used in various industrial applications.

How do I select the correct HS-6 code?

Choose based on the rubber's composition and form. For carbon black or silica compounded rubber, use **HS-6 400510**; for other compounds, refer to **HS-6 400591** or **400599**.

What is the difference between HS-6 400520 and HS-6 400599?

HS-6 400520 is for compounded rubber solutions and dispersions, while HS-6 400599 covers unvulcanised rubber in primary forms not specified elsewhere.

Are there specific packaging requirements for rubber imports?

Yes, rubber products often require specific packaging to prevent contamination and damage during transport. Check with customs regulations for details.

Can I use HS-4 4005 for vulcanised rubber?

No, HS-4 4005 is specifically for unvulcanised rubber. For vulcanised rubber, you would need to look at different HS codes.

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4005 — Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

Chapter 40: Rubber and articles thereof

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 4005 when importing compounded rubber that is unvulcanised, such as sheets used in manufacturing tires or rubber mats. This heading covers products in primary forms or as plates, sheets, or strips, which are essential for various industrial applications.

To choose among the HS-6 lines, consider the composition of the rubber. For example, if your product is compounded with carbon black or silica, select HS-6 400510. If it’s compounded differently, you may need HS-6 400591 or 400599, depending on whether it’s in sheets or other primary forms.

If your shipment includes compounded rubber solutions or dispersions, you should refer to HS-6 400520. This line is specifically for those forms, while HS-6 400599 covers unvulcanised rubber in primary forms that don’t fit the other categories.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

compounded rubber · unvulcanised rubber · HS-4 4005 · rubber sheets · rubber strips · carbon black rubber · silica compounded rubber · rubber solutions · rubber dispersions · primary forms of rubber

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Rubber sheets for flooring applications
Unvulcanised rubber strips for gaskets
Compounded rubber used in tire manufacturing
Rubber solutions for adhesive formulations
Dispersions of rubber for coatings
Primary forms of rubber for industrial use

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 4005?: HS-4 4005 includes compounded unvulcanised rubber in primary forms or as plates, sheets, or strips, used in various industrial applications.
How do I select the correct HS-6 code?: Choose based on the rubber's composition and form. For carbon black or silica compounded rubber, use **HS-6 400510**; for other compounds, refer to **HS-6 400591** or **400599**.
What is the difference between HS-6 400520 and HS-6 400599?: HS-6 400520 is for compounded rubber solutions and dispersions, while HS-6 400599 covers unvulcanised rubber in primary forms not specified elsewhere.
Are there specific packaging requirements for rubber imports?: Yes, rubber products often require specific packaging to prevent contamination and damage during transport. Check with customs regulations for details.
Can I use HS-4 4005 for vulcanised rubber?: No, HS-4 4005 is specifically for unvulcanised rubber. For vulcanised rubber, you would need to look at different HS codes.

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