Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber
1 declarable lines
Heading 4017 covers hard rubber, including ebonite, in all forms and articles made of hard rubber. It is not split into subheadings in the provided list: all goods of this heading are declared under 4017.00.00.00 at the general (MFN) rate of 2.7%. Waste and scrap of hard rubber are included.
Products in this heading
- Ebonite blocks and rods
- Hard rubber sheets and strip
- Hard rubber waste and scrap
- Hard rubber battery cases
- Hard rubber combs
- Hard rubber handles
- Hard rubber insulating parts
- Hard rubber rollers
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is hard rubber, such as ebonite, not vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber.
- Identify whether the item is raw hard rubber in blocks, sheets, rods, or waste and scrap, or a finished hard rubber article.
- Check whether the article is made wholly of hard rubber or is a combination with other materials that may change classification.
- Use the single declarable line 4017.00.00.00; there are no subheadings to choose within heading 4017 in the provided list.
Often confused with
- Heading 4015Vulcanized rubber gloves and apparel
Apparel and gloves of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber go to heading 4015.
- Heading 4011Tires of rubber
New pneumatic tires are classified in heading 4011, not as hard rubber articles.
- Heading 4004Scrap of rubber other than hard rubber
Heading 4004 covers rubber waste and scrap other than hard rubber.
- Heading 4008Plates, sheets, rods and profile shapes of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber
Heading 4008 covers those forms when the rubber is not hard rubber.
- Heading 4016Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber
General rubber articles not of hard rubber fall in heading 4016.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for hard rubber sheet?
Hard rubber sheet is classified under 4017.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 2.7%.
What is the duty on ebonite rod stock?
Ebonite rod stock is classified under 4017.00.00.00 and pays a general (MFN) duty rate of 2.7%.
How do I classify hard rubber scrap?
Hard rubber scrap is classified under 4017.00.00.00 at the general (MFN) rate of 2.7%; this line covers hard rubber in all forms, including waste and scrap.
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.