Product classification

HS code for Rubber clothing: 4015.90

Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts).

Classification of rubber clothing under HS 4015.90

Rubber clothing is classified under HS code 401590, which is located in Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof). This specific code is designated for articles of apparel and clothing accessories made of vulcanized rubber (other than hard rubber), excluding gloves, mittens, and mitts. The classification is determined by the material composition of the garment. For an item to fall under 401590, the vulcanized rubber must provide the essential character of the article. This typically applies to garments made from sheets of rubber rather than rubberized textile fabrics. The distinction is vital: if a garment is made of a textile fabric that has been coated or laminated with rubber, it is generally classified in Chapter 61 or 62 (specifically under headings like 6113 or 6210). HS code 401590 is therefore reserved for specialized items where the rubber itself forms the structure of the clothing, such as heavy-duty industrial aprons, diving suits, or protective suits used in chemical handling where a total rubber barrier is required. This code ensures that pure rubber apparel is tracked separately from textile-based waterproof clothing.

Covers
  • Vulcanized rubber aprons for industrial or laboratory use
  • Rubber diving suits and wet suits (if primarily vulcanized rubber)
  • Protective rubber suits for chemical or biological hazards
  • Rubberized capes and ponchos (non-textile based)
  • Rubber belts and straps used as clothing accessories
Also under 4015.90
  • O'Neill Wetsuits
  • Helly Hansen Rainwear
  • Tingley Rubber Aprons
  • Scubapro Diving Suits
  • Hunter Rubber Boots (components)

Codes often confused with 4015.90

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS codes 611300 and 621010-621050. These codes are for garments made of rubberized textile fabrics. If the garment has a woven or knitted textile backing that is merely coated with rubber, it belongs in Chapter 61 or 62. Another common error involves gloves; surgical gloves are classified under 401511 and other gloves under 401519. Only 'other' apparel items like aprons or suits should be placed in 401590. Additionally, clothing made of plastics (like thin PVC raincoats) should be classified under 392620 rather than 401590.

6113.00Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 59076210.10Garments; of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted)6210.50Garments; women's or girls', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.3, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted)4015.19Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves3926.20Plastics; articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts)

Top exporters and importers of HS 401590 (the code used for rubber clothing), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401590 (the code used for rubber clothing) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 46% 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 401590, not only rubber clothing.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $74M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$36M
  3. 3 United States $31M

World total: $358M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Poland $563M
  2. 2 Spain $105M
  3. 3 Italy $85M

World total: $1.2B 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 code for rubber clothing

Brazil classifies rubber clothing under NCM 4015.90.00: HS 4015.90 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 rubber clothing

What is the HS code for Rubber clothing?

The HS code for Rubber clothing is 401590 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts)). The HS code for articles of apparel made of vulcanized rubber (excluding gloves) is 401590.

How do I classify Rubber clothing for customs?

Rubber clothing is classified under HS code 401590 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are rubberized raincoats classified here?

Usually no. Most raincoats are made of rubberized textile fabric and are classified under HS code 6210. Only if the raincoat is made of pure vulcanized rubber sheets would it fall under 401590.

Which countries are the top exporters of rubber clothing (HS 401590)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401590 (the code used for rubber clothing) in UN Comtrade data were China ($74M, 21% of world exports), Bangladesh (about $36M) and the United States ($31M). World exports came to about $358M, 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 rubber clothing (HS 401590)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 401590 (the code used for rubber clothing) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($563M, 46% of world imports), Spain ($105M) and Italy ($85M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Rubber clothing the same in all countries?

The base HS code 401590 for Rubber clothing 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 rubber clothing in Brazil?

In Brazil, rubber clothing (HS 401590) is classified under NCM 4015.90.00.