HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4001.22 – Rubber; technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)
HS code 4001.22 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets). It is used for SMR 20 (Standard Malaysian Rubber 20), SIR 20 (Standard Indonesian Rubber 20), STR 20 (Standard Thai Rubber 20), SMR 10 and SIR 10.
What HS 4001.22 covers
This HS code covers Technically Specified Natural Rubber (TSNR), a standardized form of natural rubber that is processed to meet specific technical parameters like dirt content, ash content, nitrogen content, and plasticity retention index. Unlike smoked sheets, TSNR is graded based on these technical specifications rather than visual appearance. It's a preferred raw material for high-performance applications in the automotive, construction, and engineering industries, where consistent quality is paramount. International trade involves major rubber-producing nations exporting to industrialized countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities. Key things to know include the specific TSNR grade (e.g., SMR 20, SIR 20), its adherence to international standards (like ISO 2000), and the increasing focus on sustainable sourcing due to regulations like EUDR.
- Covers
- SMR 20 (Standard Malaysian Rubber 20)
- SIR 20 (Standard Indonesian Rubber 20)
- STR 20 (Standard Thai Rubber 20)
- SMR 10
- SIR 10
- STR 5L
- Technically specified natural rubber blocks
- Technically specified natural rubber crumbs
- Examples
- SMR 20 from Felda Global Ventures
- SIR 20 from PT Bakrie Sumatera Plantations
- STR 20 from Sri Trang Agro-Industry
- TSNR used by Continental Tires
- TSNR supplied to Pirelli
Codes often confused with 4001.22
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 400121 (smoked sheets) by its technical specification-based grading and often crumb or block form, and from 400129 (other natural rubber) by its adherence to specific technical standards.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 400122, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 400122 in UN Comtrade data was Côte d'Ivoire, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Côte d'Ivoire $3.5B 28% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $2.9B 24% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $2.9B 23% of world exports
World total: $12.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $3.4B 26% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.6B 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.1B 8.8% of world imports
World total: $13.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4001.22
Brazil does not split HS 4001.22: its NCM code is 4001.22.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 40.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 4001.22
What is HS code 400122?
HS code 400122 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rubber; technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets). This HS code covers Technically Specified Natural Rubber (TSNR), a standardized form of natural rubber that is processed to meet specific technical parameters like dirt content, ash content, nitrogen content, and plasticity retention index. Unlike smoked sheets, TSNR is graded based on these technical specifications rather than visual appearance. It's a preferred raw material for high-performance applications in the automotive, construction, and engineering industries, where consistent quality is paramount. International trade involves major rubber-producing nations exporting to industrialized countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities. Key things to know include the specific TSNR grade (e.g., SMR 20, SIR 20), its adherence to international standards (like ISO 2000), and the increasing focus on sustainable sourcing due to regulations like EUDR.
What products fall under HS code 400122?
SMR 20 (Standard Malaysian Rubber 20), SIR 20 (Standard Indonesian Rubber 20), STR 20 (Standard Thai Rubber 20), SMR 10, SIR 10, STR 5L, technically specified natural rubber blocks, technically specified natural rubber crumbs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 400122?
This code is differentiated from 400121 (smoked sheets) by its technical specification-based grading and often crumb or block form, and from 400129 (other natural rubber) by its adherence to specific technical standards.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 400122?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 400122 in UN Comtrade data were Côte d'Ivoire ($3.5B, 28% of world exports), Thailand ($2.9B) and Indonesia ($2.9B). World exports came to about $12.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 400122?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 400122 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.4B, 26% of world imports), the United States ($1.6B) and Japan ($1.1B). World imports came to about $13.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 400122 structured?
HS code 400122 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 400122?
In Brazil, HS code 400122 is NCM 4001.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.