Heading 4005

Compounded rubber, unvulcanized, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

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Heading 4005 covers unvulcanized compounded rubber in primary forms, plates, sheets, or strip. It splits by whether the compound contains carbon black or silica, whether the product is a solution or dispersion, and then by plate, sheet, strip, or other form.

Products in this heading

Carbon black filled unvulcanized rubber compound
Silica filled unvulcanized rubber compound
Unvulcanized rubber solution
Unvulcanized rubber dispersion
Unvulcanized rubber sheet
Unvulcanized rubber strip
Rubber compound in primary form for molding
Tire tread rubber compound in strip form

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the rubber is unvulcanized and compounded, not raw natural or synthetic rubber.
Check whether the compound contains carbon black or silica; if yes, use 4005.10.00.00.
Check whether the product is a solution or dispersion; those go to 4005.20.00.00.
For other compounded unvulcanized rubber, decide between plate, sheet, or strip at 4005.91.00.00 and other forms at 4005.99.00.00.
Distinguish from heading 4006 when the product is a rod, tube, or profile shape rather than a primary form, plate, sheet, or strip.

Often confused with

Vulcanized rubber sheets
Vulcanized rubber is classified in heading 4008, not 4005.
Heading 4008
Unvulcanized rubber rods or profile shapes
Heading 4006 covers unvulcanized rubber in forms other than primary forms, plates, sheets, or strip.
Heading 4006
Uncompounded synthetic rubber in primary forms
Synthetic rubber without compounding is classified in heading 4002.
Heading 4002
Uncompounded natural rubber in primary forms
Natural rubber without compounding is classified in heading 4001.
Heading 4001
Vulcanized rubber hoses
Vulcanized rubber tubes, pipes, and hoses are classified in heading 4009.
Heading 4009

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for carbon black compounded unvulcanized rubber?

Use 4005.10.00.00 for compounded rubber with carbon black or silica. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on unvulcanized rubber sheets?

Unvulcanized compounded rubber plates, sheets, and strip are classified under 4005.91.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify a compounded rubber dispersion?

Compounded rubber solutions and dispersions other than those of subheading 4005.10 are classified under 4005.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 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.