Other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanized rubber
3 declarable lines
Heading 4006 covers unvulcanized rubber that has been formed into shapes beyond primary forms, plates, sheets or strip: rods, tubes, profile shapes, discs, rings and similar articles. It is split first into camel-back strips for retreading rubber tires in 4006.10, and everything else in 4006.90. The residual line is then split by material, natural rubber against all other rubber.
Products in this heading
- Camel-back strips for retreading rubber tires
- Unvulcanized rubber rods
- Unvulcanized rubber tubes
- Profile shapes of unvulcanized rubber
- Rubber discs cut from unvulcanized stock
- Rubber rings and ring blanks of unvulcanized rubber
- Unvulcanized rubber blanks for later molding or curing
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the article is camel-back strip for retreading tires, which decides 4006.10 against 4006.90
- Whether the rubber is natural rubber or another rubber, which splits the 4006.90 lines
- Whether the rubber is unvulcanized, since vulcanized goods go to later headings such as 4008 or 4009
- Whether the goods are in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, which keeps them in 4005
- The physical form of the item: rod, tube, profile shape, disc or ring
Often confused with
- Heading 4005Unvulcanized compounded rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
Plate, sheet and strip form stays in 4005; 4006 starts at other forms and articles.
- Heading 4008Vulcanized rubber rods and profile shapes
Once the rubber is vulcanized it moves to 4008.
- Heading 4009Vulcanized rubber tubes, pipes and hoses
Tubing of vulcanized rubber is classified by heading 4009, not 4006.
- Heading 4011New pneumatic tires of rubber
Finished tires are their own heading even when made from unvulcanized stock.
- Heading 4016Other articles of vulcanized rubber
Finished vulcanized rubber goods fall in 4016, not in 4006.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for camel-back strips for retreading rubber tires?
Camel-back strips for retreading rubber tires are classified under 4006.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 2.9%.
What is the duty on unvulcanized rods of natural rubber?
Other forms of unvulcanized natural rubber fall under 4006.90.10.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
How do I classify unvulcanized rubber discs and rings?
If the rubber is natural rubber, use 4006.90.10.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free. If it is any other rubber, use 4006.90.50.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.
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.