Product classification
HS code for Car inner tubes: 4013.10
Rubber, inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries.
Classification of car inner tubes under HS 4013.10
Car inner tubes are classified under HS code 4013.10, which falls within Chapter 40 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers rubber and articles thereof. The classification is determined by the material composition and the specific application of the product. Heading 4013 is dedicated to inner tubes of rubber, and subheading 4013.10 specifically identifies those used for motorcars, including station wagons and racing cars, as well as buses and lorries. The classification relies on General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since these tubes are made of vulcanized rubber and are designed specifically for the pneumatic tires of motor vehicles, they meet the criteria for this specific code. The durability and elasticity of the rubber used must meet automotive safety standards, distinguishing them from tubes used in non-motorized applications.
- Covers
- Inner tubes for passenger motor vehicles
- Inner tubes for station wagons
- Inner tubes for racing cars
- Inner tubes for commercial buses
- Inner tubes for heavy-duty lorries and trucks
- Replacement rubber tubes for pneumatic car tires
- Also under 4013.10
- Michelin Inner Tubes
- Continental Inner Tubes
- Goodyear Inner Tubes
- Kenda Inner Tubes
- Vee Rubber Inner Tubes
Codes often confused with 4013.10
Common mistake. Car inner tubes are frequently confused with HS code 4011.10, which covers new pneumatic tires of rubber. While the tube is an internal component, the tire itself is classified separately. Another common error is using HS code 4013.20, which is reserved for bicycle inner tubes, or 4013.90, which covers inner tubes for other types of vehicles like tractors or aircraft. Importers must ensure the vehicle type matches the subheading description to avoid customs delays.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401310 (the code used for car inner tubes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401310 (the code used for car inner tubes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 11% 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 401310, not only car inner tubes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $180M 52% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $61M 18% of world exports
- 3 India $29M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $343M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $32M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$16M 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $14M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $282M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 car inner tubes
Brazil splits HS 4013.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4013.10.10Bus or lorry inner tubes, size 11.00-24
- 4013.10.90Other inner tubes for cars, buses or lorries
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 car inner tubes
What is the HS code for Car inner tubes?
The HS code for Car inner tubes is 401310 (Rubber; inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries). The HS code for car inner tubes used for motorcars, buses, and lorries is 4013.10.
How do I classify Car inner tubes for customs?
Car inner tubes is classified under HS code 401310 — Rubber; inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are tubeless tire repair kits classified here?
No, repair kits containing patches and glue are typically classified under 4016.99 or 3506 depending on the primary component of the kit.
Which countries are the top exporters of car inner tubes (HS 401310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401310 (the code used for car inner tubes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($180M, 52% of world exports), South Korea ($61M) and India ($29M). World exports came to about $343M, 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 car inner tubes (HS 401310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401310 (the code used for car inner tubes) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($32M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $16M) and Thailand ($14M). World imports came to about $282M, 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 Car inner tubes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401310 for Car inner tubes 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 car inner tubes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 401310 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for car inner tubes depends on the product's details: 4013.10.10 (Bus or lorry inner tubes, size 11.00-24), 4013.10.90 (Other inner tubes for cars, buses or lorries).