Product classification
HS code for Camelback strips: 4006.10
Rubber, unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres.
Classification of camelback strips under HS 4006.10
Camelback strips are classified under HS code 400610. This classification is part of Chapter 40, which covers rubber and articles thereof. Heading 4006 applies to other forms (for example, rods, tubes, and profile shapes) and articles of unvulcanized rubber. Subheading 4006.10 is specifically dedicated to 'camel-back' strips for retreading rubber tires. These are strips of unvulcanized rubber compound that are applied to the worn-out tread of a tire casing before being placed in a mold for vulcanization. The classification is driven by the material's unvulcanized state and its specific, singular industrial purpose in the tire retreading industry.
- Covers
- Unvulcanized rubber tread strips
- Cushion gum strips for tire retreading
- Camelback rubber for pneumatic tire repair
- Pre-shaped unvulcanized rubber for tire recapping
- Also under 4006.10
- Bandag (Bridgestone)
- Michelin Retread Technologies
- Marangoni
- Vipal Rubber
- Goodyear Retread
Codes often confused with 4006.10
Common mistake. Camelback strips are often misclassified under 4005, which covers compounded rubber in primary forms like plates, sheets, or strips. However, because 4006.10 specifically names 'camel-back strips,' it takes precedence over the more general 4005 heading according to GRI 3(a). They may also be confused with 400821 (vulcanized rubber plates/strips), but camelback must be unvulcanized to function in the retreading process.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400610 (the code used for camelback strips), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400610 (the code used for camelback strips) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 400610, not only camelback strips.
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 camelback strips
Brazil classifies camelback strips under NCM 4006.10.00: HS 4006.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 camelback strips
What is the HS code for Camelback strips?
The HS code for Camelback strips is 400610 (Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres). The HS code for camelback strips used in tire retreading is 400610.
How do I classify Camelback strips for customs?
Camelback strips is classified under HS code 400610 — Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these strips made of natural or synthetic rubber?
The code 400610 applies regardless of whether the unvulcanized compound is based on natural or synthetic rubber, provided it is prepared for retreading.
Which countries are the top exporters of camelback strips (HS 400610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400610 (the code used for camelback strips) 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 camelback strips (HS 400610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400610 (the code used for camelback strips) 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.
Is the HS code for Camelback strips the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400610 for Camelback strips is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for camelback strips in Brazil?
In Brazil, camelback strips (HS 400610) is classified under NCM 4006.10.00.