HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4004.00 – Rubber; waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
HS code 4004.00 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom. It is used for tire scrap, rubber manufacturing offcuts, used rubber conveyor belts, rubber shoe sole waste and EPDM rubber scrap.
What HS 4004.00 covers
This HS code encompasses various forms of rubber waste, including parings, scrap, and powders or granules derived from non-hard rubber materials. This category is vital for the recycling and secondary raw material markets within the global rubber industry. It represents materials that are no longer suitable for their original purpose but can be reprocessed or used as fillers in new products. Major importers are typically countries with robust recycling industries or those seeking low-cost raw materials for less demanding applications, such as China, India, and Mexico, where these materials are transformed into new goods like playground surfaces, mats, or asphalt modifiers. Exporters are often industrialized nations with significant rubber manufacturing and consumption, generating substantial waste, including the USA, Germany, and Japan. Key considerations include the type of rubber waste (e.g., tire scrap, manufacturing offcuts), its cleanliness, and the particle size of powders/granules, as these factors determine its suitability for various recycling or compounding processes. This trade supports environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.
- Covers
- Tire scrap
- Rubber manufacturing offcuts
- Used rubber conveyor belts
- Rubber shoe sole waste
- EPDM rubber scrap
- Crumb rubber
- Rubber powder
- Shredded rubber
- Examples
- Michelin tire waste
- Goodyear scrap rubber
- Bridgestone end-of-life tires
- Recycled rubber from automotive parts
Codes often confused with 4004.00
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 400300 (reclaimed rubber) as it covers unprocessed waste materials, not rubber that has been devulcanized or otherwise processed into a usable primary form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 400400, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 400400 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 38% 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 United States $100M 21% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $78M 17% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $50M 11% of world exports
World total: $471M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $217M 38% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $46M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Japan $40M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $566M 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 4004.00
Brazil does not split HS 4004.00: its NCM code is 4004.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 40.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4004.00
What is HS code 400400?
HS code 400400 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rubber; waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom. This HS code encompasses various forms of rubber waste, including parings, scrap, and powders or granules derived from non-hard rubber materials. This category is vital for the recycling and secondary raw material markets within the global rubber industry. It represents materials that are no longer suitable for their original purpose but can be reprocessed or used as fillers in new products. Major importers are typically countries with robust recycling industries or those seeking low-cost raw materials for less demanding applications, such as China, India, and Mexico, where these materials are transformed into new goods like playground surfaces, mats, or asphalt modifiers. Exporters are often industrialized nations with significant rubber manufacturing and consumption, generating substantial waste, including the USA, Germany, and Japan. Key considerations include the type of rubber waste (e.g., tire scrap, manufacturing offcuts), its cleanliness, and the particle size of powders/granules, as these factors determine its suitability for various recycling or compounding processes. This trade supports environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.
What products fall under HS code 400400?
Tire scrap, Rubber manufacturing offcuts, Used rubber conveyor belts, Rubber shoe sole waste, EPDM rubber scrap, Crumb rubber, Rubber powder, Shredded rubber
What are common misclassifications for HS code 400400?
This code is distinct from 400300 (reclaimed rubber) as it covers unprocessed waste materials, not rubber that has been devulcanized or otherwise processed into a usable primary form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 400400?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 400400 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($100M, 21% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($78M) and the United Kingdom ($50M). World exports came to about $471M, 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 400400?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 400400 in UN Comtrade data were India ($217M, 38% of world imports), Türkiye ($46M) and Japan ($40M). World imports came to about $566M, 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 400400 structured?
HS code 400400 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 400400?
In Brazil, HS code 400400 is NCM 4004.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.