HTS codes for rubber

Headings in Chapter 40

• 4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip16
• 4002Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of any product of heading 4001 with any product of this heading, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip18
• 4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip1
• 4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom1
• 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanized, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4
• 4006Other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanized rubber3
• 4007Vulcanized rubber thread and cord1
• 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber9
• 4009Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, with or without their fittings (for example, joints, elbows, flanges)12
• 4010Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanized rubber35
• 4011New pneumatic tires, of rubber34
• 4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber24
• 4013Inner tubes, of rubber6
• 4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including nursing nipples), of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber3
• 4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber8
• 4016Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber22
• 4017Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber1

Documents required to import Chapter 40 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 40 cover?

Chapter 40 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers rubber and articles thereof. It contains 17 four-digit headings and 198 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 40 goods?

General duty rates from 1.9% to 14.0%, with 78 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 40?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.