40 Rubber and articles thereof

HeadingDescriptionGeneral
4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
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 strip
4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripFree
4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefromFree
4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanized, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
4006Other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanized rubber
4007Vulcanized rubber thread and cordFree
4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber
4009Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, with or without their fittings (for example, joints, elbows, flanges)
4010Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanized rubber
4011New pneumatic tires, of rubber
4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber
4013Inner tubes, of rubber
4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including nursing nipples), of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber
4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber
4016Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber
4017Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber2.7%

Source: USITC HTS (2026 Basic Edition, frozen to the exam). Rates shown at heading level; duty rates are set on 8/10-digit subheadings. Not legal or classification advice.

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