HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4006.10 – Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres
HS code 4006.10 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres. It is used for truck tire camel-back strip, bus tire camel-back strip, aircraft tire camel-back strip, passenger car tire camel-back strip and off-road tire camel-back strip.
What HS 4006.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Bandag (Bridgestone)
- Michelin Retread Technologies
- Marangoni
- Vipal Rubber
- Goodyear Retread
Codes often confused with 4006.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 400610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 400610 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 13% 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 Italy $7.9M 26% of world exports
- 2 Portugal $5.0M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.0M 13% of world exports
World total: $30M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $9.4M 13% of world imports
- 2 Portugal $6.0M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Romania $5.5M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $74M 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 4006.10
Brazil does not split HS 4006.10: its NCM code is 4006.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 40.06 →
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 4006.10
What is HS code 400610?
HS code 400610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 400610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 400610 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($7.9M, 26% of world exports), Portugal ($5.0M) and the United States ($4.0M). World exports came to about $30M, 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 400610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 400610 in UN Comtrade data were France ($9.4M, 13% of world imports), Portugal ($6.0M) and Romania ($5.5M). World imports came to about $74M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 400610?
In Brazil, HS code 400610 is NCM 4006.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.