About HS Code 400599
This category covers unvulcanized rubber compounds that have been mixed with various additives, excluding carbon black or silica (which fall under 400510). These compounds are in primary forms, meaning they are not yet shaped into finished products or semi-finished forms like plates, sheets, or strips, nor are they solutions or dispersions. They serve as crucial intermediate products for manufacturers of diverse rubber goods, providing pre-mixed formulations ready for subsequent processing steps such as molding, extrusion, or calendering. Importers and exporters are typically specialized rubber compounders and rubber product manufacturers. Key trade considerations include the specific polymer base (e.g., EPDM, NBR), the type and percentage of compounding ingredients, shelf life, and strict storage conditions to prevent premature vulcanization and maintain material integrity.
Products Under This Code
EPDM rubber compound, NBR rubber compound, natural rubber compound, SBR rubber compound, butyl rubber compound, silicone rubber compound, fluoroelastomer compound, nitrile rubber compound
Real World Examples
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (compounds for seals), Parker Hannifin (compounds for O-rings), Trelleborg (compounds for various applications), Hutchinson (rubber compounds), ContiTech (rubber compounds)
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 400510 (compounded with carbon black or silica) if the specific filler is not identified, or with 400520 (in solutions/dispersions) if the physical form is not primary. Also, 4002 (synthetic rubber in primary forms) if not compounded.
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.
Products Classified Under 4005.99
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, China, and Japan are significant players in the trade of unvulcanized rubber compounds, supporting their advanced manufacturing industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 400599?
HS code 400599 covers: Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in primary forms, (other than plates, sheets, strip, solutions or dispersions). This category covers unvulcanized rubber compounds that have been mixed with various additives, excluding carbon black or silica (which fall under 400510). These compounds are in primary forms, meaning they are not yet shaped into finished products or semi-finished forms like plates, sheets, or strips, nor are they solutions or dispersions. They serve as crucial intermediate products for manufacturers of diverse rubber goods, providing pre-mixed formulations ready for subsequent processing steps such as molding, extrusion, or calendering. Importers and exporters are typically specialized rubber compounders and rubber product manufacturers. Key trade considerations include the specific polymer base (e.g., EPDM, NBR), the type and percentage of compounding ingredients, shelf life, and strict storage conditions to prevent premature vulcanization and maintain material integrity.
What products fall under HS code 400599?
EPDM rubber compound, NBR rubber compound, natural rubber compound, SBR rubber compound, butyl rubber compound, silicone rubber compound, fluoroelastomer compound, nitrile rubber compound
What are common misclassifications for HS code 400599?
Often confused with 400510 (compounded with carbon black or silica) if the specific filler is not identified, or with 400520 (in solutions/dispersions) if the physical form is not primary. Also, 4002 (synthetic rubber in primary forms) if not compounded.
How is HS code 400599 structured?
HS code 400599 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.