HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4002.70 – Rubber; synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS code 4002.70 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. It is used for EPDM bales, EPDM granules, EPDM sheets, EPDM compounds and EPDM pellets.

What HS 4002.70 covers

This HS code encompasses ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM) in primary forms, including bales, sheets, or strips. EPDM is a highly versatile synthetic rubber widely traded for its outstanding resistance to weathering, ozone, UV radiation, and extreme temperatures, along with good electrical insulation properties. It is a critical material for manufacturers of automotive weatherstripping, roofing membranes, seals, gaskets, and electrical insulation. Chemical producers supply EPDM globally, with demand driven by the construction, automotive, and electrical industries, where long-term durability and environmental resistance are paramount for outdoor and high-performance applications. Its stability in harsh conditions makes it a preferred choice.

Covers
  • EPDM bales
  • EPDM granules
  • EPDM sheets
  • EPDM compounds
  • EPDM pellets
  • Roofing membranes material
  • Automotive weatherstripping material
Examples
  • Lanxess EPDM
  • ExxonMobil Vistalon EPDM
  • Kumho EPDM
  • Carlisle SynTec EPDM roofing
  • Automotive door seals
  • Garden hoses

Codes often confused with 4002.70

Common mistake. Can be confused with other general synthetic rubbers (400299) if its specific weather and ozone resistance properties aren't highlighted, or with SBR (400219) if the application isn't clearly defined.

4002.99Rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4002.19Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

Top exporters and importers of HS code 400270, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 400270 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% 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. 1 United States $572M
  2. 2 South Korea $482M
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $307M

World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $445M
  2. 2 India $171M
  3. 3 Germany $168M

World total: $2.5B 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 4002.70

Brazil does not split HS 4002.70: its NCM code is 4002.70.00.

  1. 4002.70.00 Ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM)Borracha de etileno-propileno-dieno não conjugado (EPDM)

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 40.02 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 4002.70

What is HS code 400270?

HS code 400270 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rubber; synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This HS code encompasses ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM) in primary forms, including bales, sheets, or strips. EPDM is a highly versatile synthetic rubber widely traded for its outstanding resistance to weathering, ozone, UV radiation, and extreme temperatures, along with good electrical insulation properties. It is a critical material for manufacturers of automotive weatherstripping, roofing membranes, seals, gaskets, and electrical insulation. Chemical producers supply EPDM globally, with demand driven by the construction, automotive, and electrical industries, where long-term durability and environmental resistance are paramount for outdoor and high-performance applications. Its stability in harsh conditions makes it a preferred choice.

What products fall under HS code 400270?

EPDM bales, EPDM granules, EPDM sheets, EPDM compounds, EPDM pellets, Roofing membranes material, Automotive weatherstripping material

What are common misclassifications for HS code 400270?

Can be confused with other general synthetic rubbers (400299) if its specific weather and ozone resistance properties aren't highlighted, or with SBR (400219) if the application isn't clearly defined.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 400270?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 400270 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($572M, 29% of world exports), South Korea ($482M) and Saudi Arabia ($307M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 400270?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 400270 in UN Comtrade data were China ($445M, 18% of world imports), India ($171M) and Germany ($168M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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.

How is HS code 400270 structured?

HS code 400270 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 400270?

In Brazil, HS code 400270 is NCM 4002.70.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.