HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4012.90 – Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012
HS code 4012.90 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012. It is used for solid industrial tires, semi-pneumatic lawnmower tires, solid forklift tires, rubber tire segments and tire flaps.
What HS 4012.90 covers
This "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.c.) code within heading 4012 acts as a catch-all for various tire-related items that don't fit into the more specific categories for new, retreaded, or used pneumatic tires. This can include solid rubber tires, semi-pneumatic tires, or perhaps even tire parts not covered elsewhere, such as tire flaps or certain tire segments. Trade in these items is often specialized, catering to niche industrial, recreational, or mobility markets. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific product, from manufacturers of specialized equipment to distributors of industrial components. Key considerations include the material composition (solid rubber vs. pneumatic), the intended application (e.g., industrial carts, wheelchairs, lawnmowers), and compliance with specific product safety standards. This code serves to classify diverse tire products that fall outside the primary categories.
- Covers
- Solid industrial tires
- Semi-pneumatic lawnmower tires
- Solid forklift tires
- Rubber tire segments
- Tire flaps
- Solid wheelchair tires
- Non-pneumatic bicycle tires
- Examples
- Trelleborg (solid industrial tires)
- Continental (solid tires)
- Carlisle (specialty tires)
- Marathon (flat-free tires)
- Amerityre (non-pneumatic tires)
Codes often confused with 4012.90
Common mistake. This code is a common destination for items that don't clearly fit other tire codes, making it prone to misclassification if a more specific code (e.g., for new or retreaded pneumatic tires) actually applies.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 401290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 401290 in UN Comtrade data was Sri Lanka, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 Sri Lanka $386M 24% of world exports
- 2 China $181M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $112M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $412M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $152M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $84M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 codes for 4012.90 2
Brazil splits HS 4012.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 40.12 →
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 4012.90
What is HS code 401290?
HS code 401290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012. This "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.c.) code within heading 4012 acts as a catch-all for various tire-related items that don't fit into the more specific categories for new, retreaded, or used pneumatic tires. This can include solid rubber tires, semi-pneumatic tires, or perhaps even tire parts not covered elsewhere, such as tire flaps or certain tire segments. Trade in these items is often specialized, catering to niche industrial, recreational, or mobility markets. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific product, from manufacturers of specialized equipment to distributors of industrial components. Key considerations include the material composition (solid rubber vs. pneumatic), the intended application (e.g., industrial carts, wheelchairs, lawnmowers), and compliance with specific product safety standards. This code serves to classify diverse tire products that fall outside the primary categories.
What products fall under HS code 401290?
Solid industrial tires, semi-pneumatic lawnmower tires, solid forklift tires, rubber tire segments, tire flaps, solid wheelchair tires, non-pneumatic bicycle tires
What are common misclassifications for HS code 401290?
This code is a common destination for items that don't clearly fit other tire codes, making it prone to misclassification if a more specific code (e.g., for new or retreaded pneumatic tires) actually applies.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 401290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 401290 in UN Comtrade data were Sri Lanka ($386M, 24% of world exports), China ($181M) and Germany ($112M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 401290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 401290 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($412M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($152M) and Canada ($84M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 401290 structured?
HS code 401290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) 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 401290?
Brazil splits HS code 401290 into 2 NCM codes: 4012.90.10 (Rubber tyre flaps), 4012.90.90 (Solid or cushion tyres and tyre treads). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.