Product classification
HS code for Rubber dispersions: 4005.20
Rubber, unvulcanised, compounded, solutions and dispersions other than those of item no. 4005.10.
Classification of rubber dispersions under HS 4005.20
Rubber dispersions and solutions are classified under HS code 4005.20. This classification falls under heading 4005, which covers compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strip. Specifically, 4005.20 is designated for solutions and dispersions other than those containing carbon black or silica (which are under 4005.10). These products are essentially unvulcanised natural or synthetic rubber that has been mixed with compounding ingredients—such as vulcanising agents, accelerators, or plasticizers—and then suspended in a liquid medium (dispersion) or dissolved in an organic solvent (solution). This classification is distinct from raw latex because the rubber has been "compounded" with chemicals intended for later vulcanisation, moving it from the raw material headings of 4001 or 4002 into the processed category of 4005.
- Covers
- Compounded rubber dissolved in organic solvents
- Unvulcanised rubber dispersions in water
- Pre-mixed rubber cements used for industrial bonding
- Compounded latex ready for dipping processes
- Adhesive solutions consisting of compounded rubber
- Also under 4005.20
- Henkel rubber adhesives
- Sika sealants
- Bostik rubber solutions
- 3M industrial rubber dispersions
Codes often confused with 4005.20
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these under 4001.10 (natural rubber latex) or 4002.11 (synthetic rubber latex). Those codes are for raw, uncompounded materials. Once additives like sulfur or accelerators are introduced, the product must move to 4005. Another common misclassification is 3208 or 3209, which cover paints and varnishes. While rubber solutions can act as coatings, if they are primarily compounded rubber intended for further manufacturing, 4005.20 is the correct technical classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400520 (the code used for rubber dispersions), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400520 (the code used for rubber dispersions) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 400520, not only rubber dispersions.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $61M 32% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $31M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $29M 15% of world exports
World total: $191M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $26M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $25M 14% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $17M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $185M 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 code for rubber dispersions
Brazil classifies rubber dispersions under NCM 4005.20.00: HS 4005.20 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 dispersions
What is the HS code for Rubber dispersions?
The HS code for Rubber dispersions is 400520 (Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded, solutions and dispersions other than those of item no. 4005.10). The HS code for compounded rubber dispersions and solutions is 4005.20, provided they do not contain carbon black or silica.
How do I classify Rubber dispersions for customs?
Rubber dispersions is classified under HS code 400520 — Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded, solutions and dispersions other than those of item no. 4005.10. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is natural latex classified here?
No, raw natural rubber latex is classified under 4001.10. Only latex that has been compounded with vulcanising agents or other chemicals falls under 4005.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber dispersions (HS 400520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400520 (the code used for rubber dispersions) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($61M, 32% of world exports), South Korea ($31M) and the United States ($29M). World exports came to about $191M, 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 dispersions (HS 400520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400520 (the code used for rubber dispersions) in UN Comtrade data were China ($26M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($25M) and South Korea ($17M). World imports came to about $185M, 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 dispersions the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400520 for Rubber dispersions 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 dispersions in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubber dispersions (HS 400520) is classified under NCM 4005.20.00.