HS Code for Reclaimed rubber

Reclaimed rubber is classified under HS code 400300. This classification applies to rubber that has been recovered from used tires or other waste rubber products through various mechanical or chemical processes, such as devulcanization. The resulting material must be presented in primary forms, such as blocks, or in plates, sheets, or strips. This code is specific to the material's status as a recycled product that has been processed back into a usable raw material state. The classification depends on the rubber being "reclaimed" rather than simply being scrap or waste that has not yet undergone a recovery process.

Products Included

• Devulcanized reclaimed rubber sheets
• Reclaimed natural rubber in blocks
• Reclaimed synthetic rubber in primary forms
• Reclaimed rubber slabs for industrial manufacturing

Common Misclassification

A common error is classifying this material under HS code 400400, which is reserved for waste, parings, and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders or granules obtained therefrom. The distinction is that 400300 covers rubber that has been processed into a primary form for reuse, whereas 400400 is for raw waste. Additionally, virgin natural rubber (4001) or virgin synthetic rubber (4002) should not be confused with reclaimed rubber, as the latter is derived from previously vulcanized products.

FAQ

What is the HS code for reclaimed rubber?

The HS code for reclaimed rubber in primary forms, plates, sheets, or strips is 400300.

Can synthetic rubber be classified under 400300?

Yes, as long as the synthetic rubber has been reclaimed from waste or scrap and is presented in the required primary forms, it falls under 400300.