Product classification
HS code for Rubber inner tubes: 4013.90
Rubber, inner tubes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4013.
Classification of rubber inner tubes under HS 4013.90
HS code 4013.90 serves as the residual category for rubber inner tubes within heading 4013. Classification in this heading is based on the physical nature of the product—a hollow, inflatable rubber ring designed to hold air pressure inside a tire casing. While the heading covers all inner tubes made of vulcanized rubber, the subheadings are divided by the intended application of the tube. Subheading 4013.90 captures all types not used for motor cars, buses, lorries, or bicycles. This includes tubes for agricultural machinery, aircraft, motorcycles, and off-road construction equipment. The classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation 1 and 6, focusing on the fact that the product is a finished article of vulcanized rubber designed for inflation within a tire.
- Covers
- Tractor and harvester inner tubes
- Aircraft tire inner tubes
- Motorcycle and scooter inner tubes
- Wheelbarrow and garden equipment tubes
- Earthmover and industrial machinery inner tubes
- Also under 4013.90
- Michelin Airstop
- Continental Tour 28
- Kenda Bicycle Tube
- Schwalbe SV17
- Goodyear Inner Tube
Codes often confused with 4013.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassifications occur with 4013.10 and 4013.20. Code 4013.10 is strictly for tubes used on motor cars, station wagons, racing cars, buses, or lorries. Code 4013.20 is reserved exclusively for bicycle inner tubes. Importers often mistakenly use 4013.90 for motorcycle tubes, which is correct, but they may also incorrectly apply it to light commercial vehicle tubes which belong in 4013.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401390 (the code used for rubber inner tubes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401390 (the code used for rubber inner tubes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% 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 401390, not only rubber inner tubes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $315M 55% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $38M 6.7% of world exports
- 3 India $37M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $575M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $52M 10% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $47M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $26M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $519M 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 inner tubes
Brazil classifies rubber inner tubes under NCM 4013.90.00: HS 4013.90 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 inner tubes
What is the HS code for Rubber inner tubes?
The HS code for Rubber inner tubes is 401390 (Rubber; inner tubes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4013). For general, industrial, or agricultural use, the HS code is 4013.90. For passenger cars, it is 4013.10, and for bicycles, it is 4013.20.
How do I classify Rubber inner tubes for customs?
Rubber inner tubes is classified under HS code 401390 — Rubber; inner tubes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4013. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are used inner tubes classified here?
No, used inner tubes that are no longer fit for their original purpose and are intended for rubber recovery are typically classified under heading 4004.00 as waste or scrap.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber inner tubes (HS 401390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401390 (the code used for rubber inner tubes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($315M, 55% of world exports), Thailand ($38M) and India ($37M). World exports came to about $575M, 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 inner tubes (HS 401390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401390 (the code used for rubber inner tubes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($52M, 10% of world imports), Brazil ($47M) and Mexico ($26M). World imports came to about $519M, 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 inner tubes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401390 for Rubber inner tubes 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 inner tubes in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubber inner tubes (HS 401390) is classified under NCM 4013.90.00.