Product classification

HS code for Rubber powder: 4004.00

Rubber, waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom.

Classification of rubber powder under HS 4004.00

Rubber powder is classified under HS code 4004.00. This heading specifically covers waste, parings, and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and the powders and granules obtained therefrom. The classification is based on the fact that the material is derived from the mechanical grinding or processing of rubber waste, such as used tires or manufacturing offcuts. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 4004 includes rubber waste consisting of fragments, worn-out articles not usable for their original purpose, and the resulting powder. The material must be vulcanized; unvulcanized rubber waste is generally classified under 4001, 4002, or 4003 depending on its form and composition. The powder is typically used as a filler in new rubber compounds, in the production of rubberized asphalt, or in the manufacture of molded rubber goods like playground mats. The classification remains 4004.00 regardless of whether the powder is intended for recycling, recovery of the material, or direct use in a new manufacturing process, provided it retains its character as a product of waste or scrap.

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  • Crumb rubber from recycled tires
  • Ground vulcanized rubber powder
  • Buffing dust from tire retreading
  • Granulated scrap rubber for athletic tracks
  • Fine mesh rubber powder for industrial fillers
  • Reclaimed rubber granules from manufacturing scrap
Also under 4004.00
  • Michelin tire waste
  • Goodyear scrap rubber
  • Bridgestone end-of-life tires
  • Recycled rubber from automotive parts

Codes often confused with 4004.00

Common mistake. Rubber powder is often misclassified under 4001 (natural rubber) or 4002 (synthetic rubber) if the importer believes the material should be categorized by its chemical origin. However, because the powder is a product of waste or scrap, 4004.00 is the mandatory heading. Another common error is using 4017.00, which is specifically for hard rubber (ebonite) waste. Most commercial rubber powder comes from soft vulcanized rubber (like tires), which is excluded from 4017. Finally, if the powder is mixed with other materials like bitumen in a significant proportion to create a new product, it might be classified under 2715, though pure rubber powder remains in 4004.00.

40.01Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip40.02Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4017.00Rubber; ebonite and other hard rubbers in all forms, including waste and scrap, and articles of hard rubber40.17Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber27.15Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs)

Top exporters and importers of HS 400400 (the code used for rubber powder), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400400 (the code used for rubber powder) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 38% 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 400400, not only rubber powder.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $100M
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $78M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $50M

World total: $471M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $217M
  2. 2 Türkiye $46M
  3. 3 Japan $40M

World total: $566M 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 powder

Brazil classifies rubber powder under NCM 4004.00.00: HS 4004.00 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about rubber powder

What is the HS code for Rubber powder?

The HS code for Rubber powder is 400400 (Rubber; waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom). The correct HS code for powder obtained from the waste or scrap of vulcanized rubber is 4004.00.

How do I classify Rubber powder for customs?

Rubber powder is classified under HS code 400400 — Rubber; waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is recycled tire crumb classified under this code?

Yes, crumb rubber and granules produced from the recycling of end-of-life tires are classified under HS code 4004.00 as they are considered granules obtained from rubber waste.

Which countries are the top exporters of rubber powder (HS 400400)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400400 (the code used for rubber powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($100M, 21% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($78M) and the United Kingdom ($50M). World exports came to about $471M, 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 powder (HS 400400)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 400400 (the code used for rubber powder) in UN Comtrade data were India ($217M, 38% of world imports), Türkiye ($46M) and Japan ($40M). World imports came to about $566M, 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 powder the same in all countries?

The base HS code 400400 for Rubber powder 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 powder in Brazil?

In Brazil, rubber powder (HS 400400) is classified under NCM 4004.00.00.