HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4001.29 – Rubber; natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
HS code 4001.29 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. It is used for pale crepe rubber, estate brown crepe, sole crepe rubber, air-dried sheets (ADS) and unsmoked sheets.
What HS 4001.29 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for natural rubber that is not in the form of latex, smoked sheets, or technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), but still in primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strips. This includes various grades of unsmoked sheet rubber, crepe rubber, and other less standardized forms. Trade in these items often caters to specific industrial needs where the stringent specifications of TSNR or the traditional processing of smoked sheets are not required, or for niche applications. Importers might be manufacturers with specialized processing capabilities or those seeking more cost-effective raw materials. Exporters are typically rubber-producing countries. Key considerations include the specific processing method, the purity, and the physical form, as these impact its suitability for different manufacturing processes. The EUDR tag also applies, emphasizing sustainable sourcing.
- Covers
- Pale crepe rubber
- Estate brown crepe
- Sole crepe rubber
- Air-dried sheets (ADS)
- Unsmoked sheets
- Primary forms of natural rubber
- Natural rubber sheets (non-smoked, non-TSNR)
- Natural rubber strips (non-smoked, non-TSNR)
- Examples
- Pale crepe rubber from Sri Lanka
- Estate brown crepe from Indonesia
- Sole crepe rubber for shoe manufacturing
- Air-dried sheets from smallholder farms
- Unsmoked sheet rubber for specialized products
Codes often confused with 4001.29
Common mistake. This code is for natural rubber that doesn't fit the more specific categories of 400110 (latex), 400121 (smoked sheets), or 400122 (TSNR). It's crucial to ensure the rubber doesn't meet the criteria for those more defined classifications.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 400129, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 400129 in UN Comtrade data was Laos, with about 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world imports. Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 82% of its exports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 95% of its imports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Laos* ~$683M 66% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Philippines $103M 10% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$32M 3.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 82% of its exports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $912M 48% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $584M 31% of world imports
- 3 Spain $85M 4.5% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 95% of its imports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.9B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for 4001.29 3
Brazil splits HS 4001.29 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 4001.29.10 Natural rubber crepeCrepadas
- 4001.29.20 Granulated or pressed natural rubberGranuladas ou prensadas
- 4001.29.90 Other natural rubber in primary forms or sheetsOutras
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 4001.29
What is HS code 400129?
HS code 400129 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rubber; natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This HS code serves as a residual category for natural rubber that is not in the form of latex, smoked sheets, or technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), but still in primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strips. This includes various grades of unsmoked sheet rubber, crepe rubber, and other less standardized forms. Trade in these items often caters to specific industrial needs where the stringent specifications of TSNR or the traditional processing of smoked sheets are not required, or for niche applications. Importers might be manufacturers with specialized processing capabilities or those seeking more cost-effective raw materials. Exporters are typically rubber-producing countries. Key considerations include the specific processing method, the purity, and the physical form, as these impact its suitability for different manufacturing processes. The EUDR tag also applies, emphasizing sustainable sourcing.
What products fall under HS code 400129?
Pale crepe rubber, estate brown crepe, sole crepe rubber, air-dried sheets (ADS), unsmoked sheets, primary forms of natural rubber, natural rubber sheets (non-smoked, non-TSNR), natural rubber strips (non-smoked, non-TSNR)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 400129?
This code is for natural rubber that doesn't fit the more specific categories of 400110 (latex), 400121 (smoked sheets), or 400122 (TSNR). It's crucial to ensure the rubber doesn't meet the criteria for those more defined classifications.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 400129?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 400129 in UN Comtrade data were Laos (about $683M, 66% of world exports), the Philippines ($103M) and Vietnam (about $32M). World exports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 82% of its exports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 400129?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 400129 in UN Comtrade data were China ($912M, 48% of world imports), Malaysia ($584M) and Spain ($85M). World imports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 95% of its imports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 400129 structured?
HS code 400129 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 400129?
Brazil splits HS code 400129 into 3 NCM codes: 4001.29.10 (Natural rubber crepe), 4001.29.20 (Granulated or pressed natural rubber), 4001.29.90 (Other natural rubber in primary forms or sheets). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.