Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
1 declarable lines
Heading 4004 covers waste, parings and scrap of rubber other than hard rubber, plus powders and granules obtained from that rubber. It has one declarable line, 4004.00.00.00, and is not split into further subheadings. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is Free.
Products in this heading
- Rubber buffings from tire retreading
- Rubber parings from gasket or hose cutting
- Scrap rubber from molded rubber parts
- Ground rubber powder from vulcanized rubber
- Rubber granules from recycling rubber products
- Waste rubber trim from rubber sheet cutting
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is rubber other than hard rubber.
- Check whether the goods are waste, parings, scrap, powder, or granules; heading 4004 has one declarable line.
- Exclude hard rubber waste and scrap, which goes to heading 4017.
- Exclude reclaimed rubber and compounded unvulcanized rubber, which are classified in headings 4003 and 4005.
- Exclude new or used tires, which are classified in headings 4011 and 4012.
Often confused with
- Heading 4017Hard rubber waste and scrap
Heading 4004 covers rubber other than hard rubber.
- Heading 4012Used pneumatic tires
Used tires are classified as tires, not as rubber waste or scrap.
- Heading 4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms
Reclaimed rubber has its own heading.
- Heading 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanized
Compounded unvulcanized rubber is not waste, parings, scrap, powder, or granules.
- Heading 4011New pneumatic tires
New tires are classified as tires, not as rubber scrap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for rubber scrap and parings?
Rubber waste, parings and scrap other than hard rubber, and powders and granules obtained from them, are classified under 4004.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on rubber scrap under heading 4004?
The declarable line for heading 4004 is 4004.00.00.00, and its general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify rubber powders and granules?
If the powders or granules are obtained from rubber other than hard rubber, classify them under 4004.00.00.00, which has a general (MFN) rate of Free.
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.