Product classification
HS code for Rubber tubing: 4009.11
Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Classification of rubber tubing under HS 4009.11
HS code 4009.11 is designated for tubes, pipes, and hoses made of vulcanized rubber (excluding hard rubber). The primary classification criteria for this specific subheading are that the rubber must not be reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, such as metal or textile fibers, and it must be presented without fittings. This code is part of Chapter 40, which encompasses rubber and articles thereof. The classification depends heavily on the material composition and the absence of structural reinforcements. If the tubing contains any internal braiding or external wire wrapping, it would move to a different subheading within 4009. Similarly, the presence of attached couplings or connectors would disqualify it from 4009.11. The product must be made of vulcanized rubber; unvulcanized rubber products are classified under heading 4005 or 4006. The term \"tubing\" refers to hollow products, whether or not they are used for the conveyance of gases or liquids, provided they have the essential character of pipes or hoses.
- Covers
- Pure vulcanized rubber hoses for fluid transfer
- Flexible rubber tubing for laboratory use
- Non-reinforced rubber sleeves
- Industrial rubber pipes without metal or textile layers
- Unreinforced automotive vacuum hoses without connectors
- Also under 4009.11
- Parker unreinforced rubber tubing
- Gates general purpose hose
- Continental ContiTech rubber pipe
- Trelleborg unreinforced rubber hose
- Saint-Gobain silicone tubing.
Codes often confused with 4009.11
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 4009.12, which covers the same rubber tubing but includes attached fittings. It is also often mistaken for 3917, which covers tubes and hoses made of plastics. The distinction between rubber (Chapter 40) and plastic (Chapter 39) is based on the definition of elastomers in the legal notes. Furthermore, if the tubing is reinforced with metal, it must be classified under 4009.21, and if reinforced with textiles, under 4009.31.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400911 (the code used for rubber tubing), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400911 (the code used for rubber tubing) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 400911, not only rubber tubing.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $255M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $155M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $151M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $154M 11% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $148M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $78M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 tubing
Brazil classifies rubber tubing under NCM 4009.11.00: HS 4009.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rubber tubing
What is the HS code for Rubber tubing?
The HS code for Rubber tubing is 400911 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings). The HS code for vulcanized rubber tubing that is not reinforced and has no fittings is 4009.11.
How do I classify Rubber tubing for customs?
Rubber tubing is classified under HS code 400911 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between rubber and plastic tubing for HS classification?
Classification depends on the material's chemical composition. Rubber (Chapter 40) typically refers to materials that can be vulcanized, while plastic (Chapter 39) refers to polymers that do not meet the specific ASTM or ISO definitions of synthetic rubber.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber tubing (HS 400911)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400911 (the code used for rubber tubing) in UN Comtrade data were China ($255M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($155M) and the United States ($151M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of rubber tubing (HS 400911)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400911 (the code used for rubber tubing) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($154M, 11% of world imports), Mexico ($148M) and Germany ($78M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 tubing the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400911 for Rubber tubing 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 tubing in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubber tubing (HS 400911) is classified under NCM 4009.11.00.