Product classification
HS code for Natural rubber sheets: 4001.29
Rubber, natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Classification of natural rubber sheets under HS 4001.29
Natural rubber in the form of sheets, plates, or strips is classified under HS code 4001.29 when it does not meet the specific criteria for latex, smoked sheets, or technically specified natural rubber (TSNR). This code falls under Chapter 40, which covers rubber and articles thereof. The classification 4001.29 is a residual category for natural rubber in primary forms or in plates and sheets. To be classified here, the rubber must be in its natural state, though it may have been coagulated or shaped into sheets for transport. It excludes synthetic rubber (Chapter 4002) and rubber that has been vulcanized (Chapter 4008). The determination is based on the chemical composition and the physical form. If the rubber has been smoked to prevent mold, it moves to 4001.21; if it is TSNR, it moves to 4001.22. Therefore, 4001.29 typically includes air-dried sheets (ADS) or crepe rubber that has not been technically specified according to international standards. This classification is vital for environmental and trade regulations regarding the sourcing of natural polymers.
- Covers
- Air-dried natural rubber sheets (ADS)
- Pale crepe rubber sheets
- Brown crepe rubber strips
- Unvulcanized natural rubber plates
- Coagulated natural rubber in primary forms
- Also under 4001.29
- Pale crepe rubber from Sri Lanka
- Estate brown crepe from Indonesia
- Sole crepe rubber for shoe manufacturing
- Air-dried sheets from smallholder farms
- Unsmoked sheet rubber for specialized products
Codes often confused with 4001.29
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 4001.21 (Smoked sheets) and 4001.22 (TSNR). The distinction lies in the processing method; 4001.29 is for rubber that hasn't undergone the specific smoking or technical testing required for the other codes. It is also often confused with 4002.11 for synthetic rubber sheets.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400129 (the code used for natural rubber sheets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400129 (the code used for natural rubber sheets) in UN Comtrade data was Laos, with about 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world imports. Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 82% of its exports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 95% of its imports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 400129, not only natural rubber sheets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Laos* ~$683M 66% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Philippines $103M 10% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$32M 3.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 82% of its exports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $912M 48% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $584M 31% of world imports
- 3 Spain $85M 4.5% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 95% of its imports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.9B 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 natural rubber sheets
Brazil splits HS 4001.29 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4001.29.10Natural rubber crepe
- 4001.29.20Granulated or pressed natural rubber
- 4001.29.90Other natural rubber in primary forms or sheets
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 natural rubber sheets
What is the HS code for Natural rubber sheets?
The HS code for Natural rubber sheets is 400129 (Rubber; natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The HS code is 4001.29, provided the sheets are not smoked or technically specified (TSNR).
How do I classify Natural rubber sheets for customs?
Natural rubber sheets is classified under HS code 400129 — Rubber; natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is vulcanized rubber included in 4001.29?
No, vulcanized rubber is classified under heading 4008. HS code 4001.29 is strictly for natural rubber in its primary or unvulcanized sheet forms.
Which countries are the top exporters of natural rubber sheets (HS 400129)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400129 (the code used for natural rubber sheets) in UN Comtrade data were Laos (about $683M, 66% of world exports), the Philippines ($103M) and Vietnam (about $32M). World exports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 82% of its exports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of natural rubber sheets (HS 400129)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400129 (the code used for natural rubber sheets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($912M, 48% of world imports), Malaysia ($584M) and Spain ($85M). World imports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 95% of its imports here ($213M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Natural rubber sheets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400129 for Natural rubber sheets 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 natural rubber sheets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 400129 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for natural rubber sheets depends on the product's details: 4001.29.10 (Natural rubber crepe), 4001.29.20 (Granulated or pressed natural rubber), 4001.29.90 (Other natural rubber in primary forms or sheets).