Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
1 declarable lines
Heading 4003 covers reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. It has one declarable line, 4003.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of Free. The heading is separate from rubber waste and scrap, new synthetic rubber, compounded rubber, and vulcanized rubber goods.
Products in this heading
- Reclaimed rubber bales used in tire compounds
- Reclaimed rubber slabs in primary form
- Reclaimed rubber blocks for molding
- Reclaimed rubber sheets
- Reclaimed rubber strip
- Devulcanized rubber compound in bale form
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is reclaimed rubber, meaning rubber recovered or devulcanized from cured rubber, not new rubber, waste, scrap or compounded rubber.
- Check the form: primary forms such as bales, blocks or slabs, or plates, sheets or strip.
- Check that the rubber is not vulcanized goods, hard rubber, or an article of rubber.
- Use the single line 4003.00.00.00 when those facts are met.
Often confused with
- Heading 4004Rubber waste, parings and scrap
Heading 4004 covers waste and scrap, while 4003 covers reclaimed rubber that has been processed.
- Heading 4002New synthetic rubber in primary forms
Heading 4002 covers synthetic rubber, not material recovered from vulcanized rubber.
- Heading 4005Compounded unvulcanized rubber
Heading 4005 covers unvulcanized rubber mixed with additives, not reclaimed rubber as such.
- Heading 4008Vulcanized rubber sheets or strip
Heading 4008 covers vulcanized rubber products, not reclaimed rubber.
- Heading 4017Hard rubber waste, scrap or articles
Heading 4017 covers hard rubber, which is distinct from reclaimed rubber.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for reclaimed rubber bales?
Reclaimed rubber bales in primary form are classified under 4003.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on reclaimed rubber sheets?
Reclaimed rubber sheets of heading 4003 are classified under 4003.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify reclaimed rubber strip versus rubber scrap?
Classify processed reclaimed rubber strip under 4003.00.00.00, general (MFN) rate Free; rubber waste, parings and scrap are not classified here.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.