HS Code 4005
Compounded Rubber Unvulcanised
HS code 4005 is for unvulcanised compounded rubber in primary forms, strips, or plates, including rubber mixed with carbon black or silica.
4-digit Section VIIFCL
HS Code 4005 — Compounded Rubber Unvulcanised
This code applies to rubber that has been mixed with fillers, pigments, or vulcanising agents but has not yet undergone the vulcanisation process. It is a 'ready-to-use' industrial intermediate found in the form of heavy slabs, sheets, or strips.
What's included
- Masterbatches
- Rubber mixed with carbon black
- Rubber mixed with silica
- Unvulcanised rubber compounds
What's excluded
- Pre-vulcanised latex → use
4001(Latex, even if pre-vulcanised, remains under 4001 or 4002 depending on origin.)
Common examples
- Tyre tread compound slabs
- Carbon black rubber masterbatch
- Silica-filled rubber sheets
- Unvulcanised gasket compound
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 4002 and 4005?
4002 is for raw synthetic rubber, while 4005 is for rubber that has already been mixed with additives like carbon black.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6%
- Documentation: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are essential for maritime and air transport.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Japan, United States, Thailand
- Top importers: China, Mexico, Poland
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Key takeaway
4005 covers 'ready-to-mould' rubber mixtures that contain reinforcing or curing agents.
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