HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4006.90 – Rubber; unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyres

HS code 4006.90 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyres. It is used for unvulcanized rubber sheets, raw rubber bales, unvulcanized rubber strips, uncured rubber compounds and masterbatch rubber.

What HS 4006.90 covers

This HS code covers unvulcanised rubber in various forms, excluding specific camel back strips used for retreading tyres. Essentially, it refers to raw or semi-processed rubber that has not yet undergone the vulcanisation process, which gives rubber its elasticity and durability. This makes it a crucial raw material in global manufacturing supply chains. Major exporters are typically rubber-producing nations like Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, which supply natural rubber, alongside countries with significant synthetic rubber production. Importers are primarily manufacturing hubs such as China, the United States, and the European Union, where it is processed into a vast array of finished goods. Key considerations in trade include the type of rubber (natural or synthetic), its purity, form (sheets, strips, compounds), and compliance with environmental regulations like EUDR, given its potential link to deforestation.

Covers
  • Unvulcanized rubber sheets
  • Raw rubber bales
  • Unvulcanized rubber strips
  • Uncured rubber compounds
  • Masterbatch rubber
  • Unvulcanized rubber profiles
  • Raw latex rubber.
Examples
  • Lanxess Krynac (uncured)
  • Arlanxeo Buna CB (uncured)
  • Synthos SBR (raw)
  • Goodyear raw rubber
  • Michelin uncured compounds.

Codes often confused with 4006.90

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 4005 (compounded unvulcanised rubber) or 4002 (synthetic rubber in primary forms), as the distinction lies in whether it's compounded or its specific form and unvulcanised state.

40.05Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip40.02Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

Top exporters and importers of HS code 400690, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 400690 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 7.6% 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 $92M
  2. 2 Germany $71M
  3. 3 Italy $49M

World total: $420M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Spain $30M
  2. 2 Germany $28M
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $25M

World total: $395M 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 4006.90

Brazil does not split HS 4006.90: its NCM code is 4006.90.00.

  1. 4006.90.00 Other unvulcanised rubber forms and articlesOutros

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 4006.90

What is HS code 400690?

HS code 400690 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rubber; unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyres. This HS code covers unvulcanised rubber in various forms, excluding specific camel back strips used for retreading tyres. Essentially, it refers to raw or semi-processed rubber that has not yet undergone the vulcanisation process, which gives rubber its elasticity and durability. This makes it a crucial raw material in global manufacturing supply chains. Major exporters are typically rubber-producing nations like Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, which supply natural rubber, alongside countries with significant synthetic rubber production. Importers are primarily manufacturing hubs such as China, the United States, and the European Union, where it is processed into a vast array of finished goods. Key considerations in trade include the type of rubber (natural or synthetic), its purity, form (sheets, strips, compounds), and compliance with environmental regulations like EUDR, given its potential link to deforestation.

What products fall under HS code 400690?

Unvulcanized rubber sheets, raw rubber bales, unvulcanized rubber strips, uncured rubber compounds, masterbatch rubber, unvulcanized rubber profiles, raw latex rubber.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 400690?

This code can be confused with 4005 (compounded unvulcanised rubber) or 4002 (synthetic rubber in primary forms), as the distinction lies in whether it's compounded or its specific form and unvulcanised state.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 400690?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 400690 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($92M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($71M) and Italy ($49M). World exports came to about $420M, 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 400690?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 400690 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($30M, 7.6% of world imports), Germany ($28M) and Saudi Arabia ($25M). World imports came to about $395M, 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 400690 structured?

HS code 400690 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 400690?

In Brazil, HS code 400690 is NCM 4006.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.