Product classification
HS code for Industrial rubber products: 4016.99
Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber.
Classification of industrial rubber products under HS 4016.99
Industrial rubber products are classified under HS code 4016.99 because they consist of vulcanized rubber that is neither hard rubber nor cellular rubber. This specific subheading acts as a residual category for articles of vulcanized rubber that are not specifically mentioned elsewhere in heading 4016, such as gaskets, washers, or inflatable articles. The classification depends on the material composition, ensuring the rubber has undergone vulcanization to improve durability and elasticity, and that the product is intended for technical or industrial applications rather than consumer apparel or footwear.
- Covers
- Rubber vibration isolators and mounts
- Industrial rubber bumpers and fenders
- Custom molded rubber components for machinery
- Rubber stoppers and caps for industrial containers
- Non-cellular rubber mats for industrial flooring
- Rubber sleeves and protective covers
- Also under 4016.99
- Gates industrial hoses (rubber components)
- SKF rubber seals
- Continental rubber belts
- Michelin rubber components (non-tire)
Codes often confused with 4016.99
Common mistake. Industrial rubber products are frequently misclassified under HS code 4016.93, which is specifically reserved for gaskets, washers, and other seals. If the rubber item does not perform a sealing function, it must be moved to 4016.99. Another common error involves HS code 4017.00, which covers hard rubber (ebonite) in all forms; if the rubber remains flexible, it cannot be classified there. Additionally, products made of cellular (sponge) rubber should be classified under 4016.10 rather than 4016.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401699 (the code used for industrial rubber products), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401699 (the code used for industrial rubber products) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 401699, not only industrial rubber products.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.6B 16% of world exports
- 2 China $1.6B 9.7% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.3B 7.8% of world exports
World total: $16.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.1B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.9B 11% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $835M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $16.5B 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 industrial rubber products
Brazil splits HS 4016.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4016.99.10EPDM sealing plugs for capacitors
- 4016.99.90Other vulcanised rubber articles
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 industrial rubber products
What is the HS code for Industrial rubber products?
The HS code for Industrial rubber products is 401699 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber). The primary HS code for general industrial articles of vulcanized non-cellular rubber is 4016.99.
How do I classify Industrial rubber products for customs?
Industrial rubber products is classified under HS code 401699 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include rubber hoses or belts?
No, rubber hoses are classified under heading 4009, and conveyor or transmission belts are classified under heading 4010, as these have their own specific categories within Chapter 40.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial rubber products (HS 401699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401699 (the code used for industrial rubber products) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.6B, 16% of world exports), China ($1.6B) and the United States ($1.3B). World exports came to about $16.3B, 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 industrial rubber products (HS 401699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401699 (the code used for industrial rubber products) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($1.9B) and Mexico ($835M). World imports came to about $16.5B, 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 Industrial rubber products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401699 for Industrial rubber products 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 industrial rubber products in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 401699 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial rubber products depends on the product's details: 4016.99.10 (EPDM sealing plugs for capacitors), 4016.99.90 (Other vulcanised rubber articles).