About HS Code 400610
This specific HS code refers to "camel-back" strips, which are unvulcanized rubber profiles designed for the retreading of used vehicle tires. Retreading is a highly sustainable and cost-effective process that extends the operational life of tires, particularly for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks, buses, and aircraft. These strips consist of a specialized rubber compound, pre-formed into a tread pattern, which is then applied to a buffed tire casing and vulcanized to create a renewed tire. Importers and exporters are typically tire retreading companies, rubber compound manufacturers, and specialized suppliers to the automotive and transportation sectors. Key trade considerations include the quality and consistency of the rubber compound, adherence to specific tire performance standards, and the precise dimensions and profiles of the strips to match various tire sizes and applications.
Products Under This Code
Truck tire camel-back strip, bus tire camel-back strip, aircraft tire camel-back strip, passenger car tire camel-back strip, off-road tire camel-back strip, pre-cure tread rubber, retread rubber compound
Real World Examples
Bandag (Bridgestone), Michelin Retread Technologies, Marangoni, Vipal Rubber, Goodyear Retread
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with other unvulcanized rubber forms (e.g., 400599 for other compounded unvulcanized rubber) if its specific use for tire retreading is overlooked, or with actual new tire treads (4011) if not recognized as an intermediate product.
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 4006.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
USA, Germany, China, and Brazil are major markets for tire retreading, leading to significant trade in camel-back strips.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 400610?
HS code 400610 covers: Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres. This specific HS code refers to "camel-back" strips, which are unvulcanized rubber profiles designed for the retreading of used vehicle tires. Retreading is a highly sustainable and cost-effective process that extends the operational life of tires, particularly for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks, buses, and aircraft. These strips consist of a specialized rubber compound, pre-formed into a tread pattern, which is then applied to a buffed tire casing and vulcanized to create a renewed tire. Importers and exporters are typically tire retreading companies, rubber compound manufacturers, and specialized suppliers to the automotive and transportation sectors. Key trade considerations include the quality and consistency of the rubber compound, adherence to specific tire performance standards, and the precise dimensions and profiles of the strips to match various tire sizes and applications.
What products fall under HS code 400610?
Truck tire camel-back strip, bus tire camel-back strip, aircraft tire camel-back strip, passenger car tire camel-back strip, off-road tire camel-back strip, pre-cure tread rubber, retread rubber compound
What are common misclassifications for HS code 400610?
Can be confused with other unvulcanized rubber forms (e.g., 400599 for other compounded unvulcanized rubber) if its specific use for tire retreading is overlooked, or with actual new tire treads (4011) if not recognized as an intermediate product.
How is HS code 400610 structured?
HS code 400610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.