HS Code 4004
Rubber Waste and Scrap
HS code 4004 covers waste, parings, and scrap of rubber (except hard rubber), including powders and granules obtained from recycled rubber products.
HS Code 4004 — Rubber Waste and Scrap
Covers rubber waste, parings, and scrap generated during manufacturing or from worn-out rubber goods, excluding hard rubber. It also includes powders and granules derived from these waste products, often used for surfacing or as fillers.
What's included
- Crumb rubber
- Worn-out tyres unusable for retreading
- Rubber parings from manufacturing
- Rubber granules
What's excluded
- Used tyres suitable for retreading → use
4012(Classified as used pneumatic tyres if they are retreadable.) - Hard rubber scrap → use
4017(Scrap of ebonite or hard rubber has its own heading.)
Common examples
- Crumb rubber from recycled tyres
- Rubber tyre buffings
- Scrap rubber conveyor belts for recycling
- Rubber powder for athletic tracks
Frequently asked questions
Can used tyres be shipped under 4004?
Only if they are cut or worn to the point of being unusable for their original purpose and are intended only for recovery of rubber.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Transboundary movement of waste often requires specific environmental permits under the Basel Convention.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: United States, Germany, Canada
- Top importers: India, Vietnam, Turkey
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Key takeaway
Heading 4004 is the primary code for rubber recycling feedstock and ground rubber products.
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