HS Code for Solid rubber blocks

Solid rubber blocks are classified under HS code 4008.29. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 40, which covers rubber and articles thereof. Heading 4008 specifically addresses plates, sheets, strip, rods, and profile shapes of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber. The determination for 4008.29 is based on the physical form and the nature of the rubber. Since these blocks are made of non-cellular (solid) vulcanised rubber and do not meet the geometric definitions of plates, sheets, or strips (which are covered under 4008.21), they are categorized under the "other" subheading 4008.29. This code is intended for semi-manufactured forms that have been vulcanised but not yet converted into finished articles. The material must not be hard rubber (ebonite), which is classified elsewhere in the chapter. The classification relies on the fact that the product is a primary or semi-finished shape intended for further industrial processing or cutting into specific components.

Products Included

• Vulcanised rubber blocks
• Solid rubber rods
• Non-cellular rubber profile shapes
• Extruded rubber profiles
• Semi-finished vulcanised rubber forms

Common Misclassification

Solid rubber blocks are frequently confused with HS code 4008.21, which is reserved strictly for plates, sheets, and strips. If the block has a uniform thickness and a rectangular surface area that qualifies it as a sheet, it must move to 4008.21. Another common error is using HS code 4016.99, which covers other articles of vulcanised rubber. Code 4016 is for finished products, whereas 4008 is for semi-finished shapes. If the block has been further worked into a specific part, such as a bumper or a mount, it should be classified under 4016.

FAQ

What is the HS code for solid rubber blocks?

The HS code for solid (non-cellular) vulcanised rubber blocks is 4008.29.

One more relevant question

Does this code include hard rubber blocks? No, hard rubber (ebonite) in all forms is classified under HS code 4017.00.