Product classification
HS code for Rubber erasers: 4016.92
Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber.
Classification of rubber erasers under HS 4016.92
Rubber erasers are classified under HS code 4016.92, which specifically identifies erasers made of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. This classification is determined by the material composition and the intended function of the article. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 40 of the Harmonized System covers rubber and articles thereof. Within this chapter, heading 4016 acts as a residual category for other articles of vulcanized rubber that are not specified elsewhere. The subheading 4016.92 is a specific provision for erasers. To qualify for this code, the eraser must be primarily composed of vulcanized rubber, which includes both natural rubber and synthetic rubber elastomers that have been cross-linked with sulfur or other agents to achieve a stable, non-thermoplastic state. The classification applies regardless of the shape or size of the eraser, provided it is not integrated into another tool in a way that changes its primary character.
- Covers
- Standard block erasers for pencil marks
- Pencil-top erasers (cap erasers)
- Novelty-shaped erasers made of vulcanized rubber
- Art erasers and kneaded rubber erasers
- Ink erasers made of abrasive-filled vulcanized rubber
- Also under 4016.92
- Staedtler Mars Plastic
- Faber-Castell Eraser
- Pentel Hi-Polymer
- Paper Mate Pink Pearl
- Tombow Mono Eraser
Codes often confused with 4016.92
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves plastic erasers, which are often classified under HS code 3926.10 as office or school supplies of plastics. While they perform the same function, the material difference between thermoplastic polymers (Chapter 39) and vulcanized rubber (Chapter 40) is the deciding factor. Additionally, erasers that are permanently attached to pencils are generally classified with the pencil itself under HS code 9609.10, following the principle that the pencil provides the essential character to the set.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401692 (the code used for rubber erasers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401692 (the code used for rubber erasers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 6.1% 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 401692, not only rubber erasers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $150M 70% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $7.7M 3.6% of world exports
- 3 Spain $6.8M 3.2% of world exports
World total: $215M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $9.2M 6.1% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $9.0M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $7.5M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $150M 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 erasers
Brazil classifies rubber erasers under NCM 4016.92.00: HS 4016.92 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 erasers
What is the HS code for Rubber erasers?
The HS code for Rubber erasers is 401692 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber). The HS code for erasers made of vulcanized rubber is 4016.92.
How do I classify Rubber erasers for customs?
Rubber erasers is classified under HS code 401692 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are vinyl erasers classified under this code?
No, vinyl or PVC erasers are typically classified under HS code 3926.10 because they are made of plastic materials rather than vulcanized rubber.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber erasers (HS 401692)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401692 (the code used for rubber erasers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($150M, 70% of world exports), the Netherlands ($7.7M) and Spain ($6.8M). World exports came to about $215M, 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 erasers (HS 401692)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401692 (the code used for rubber erasers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($9.2M, 6.1% of world imports), Mexico ($9.0M) and the United States ($7.5M). World imports came to about $150M, 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 erasers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401692 for Rubber erasers 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 erasers in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubber erasers (HS 401692) is classified under NCM 4016.92.00.