Product classification
HS code for Tire retreading strips: 4006.10
Rubber, unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres.
Classification of tire retreading strips under HS 4006.10
Tire retreading strips, commercially known as "camel-back" strips, are classified under HS code 4006.10. This classification falls under Chapter 40, which covers rubber and articles thereof. Heading 4006 is reserved for other forms (e.g., rods, tubes, and profile shapes) and articles of unvulcanised rubber. The subheading 4006.10 is specifically designated for "camel-back" strips for retreading rubber tires. The primary reason for this classification is the material state and the intended use. These strips consist of unvulcanised rubber compounds that are prepared in specific profiles to fit the carcass of a tire. Because the rubber has not yet undergone the vulcanization process—which happens during the retreading cure—it must be classified under the unvulcanised category of Chapter 40 rather than with finished rubber products or vulcanised strips. The specific mention of "camel-back" in the HS nomenclature ensures that these industrial intermediate products are distinguished from general-purpose unvulcanised rubber sheets or compounded rubber in primary forms.
- Covers
- Unvulcanised camel-back strips
- Cushion gum strips for tire repair
- Pre-moulded unvulcanised tread strips
- Extruded unvulcanised rubber profiles for retreading
- Shoulder wedge strips for tire reconstruction
- Also under 4006.10
- Bandag (Bridgestone)
- Michelin Retread Technologies
- Marangoni
- Vipal Rubber
- Goodyear Retread
Codes often confused with 4006.10
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these strips under HS code 4005.91, which covers compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in plates, sheets, or strip. While camel-back strips are made of compounded rubber, the specific use-based heading 4006.10 takes precedence over the general material heading 4005. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 4012.90, which covers interchangeable tire treads. However, 4012.90 refers to vulcanised rubber products, whereas 4006.10 is strictly for unvulcanised material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400610 (the code used for tire retreading strips), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400610 (the code used for tire retreading strips) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 13% 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 400610, not only tire retreading strips.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $7.9M 26% of world exports
- 2 Portugal $5.0M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.0M 13% of world exports
World total: $30M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $9.4M 13% of world imports
- 2 Portugal $6.0M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Romania $5.5M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $74M 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 tire retreading strips
Brazil classifies tire retreading strips under NCM 4006.10.00: HS 4006.10 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 tire retreading strips
What is the HS code for Tire retreading strips?
The HS code for Tire retreading strips is 400610 (Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres). The HS code for tire retreading strips, specifically camel-back strips, is 4006.10.
How do I classify Tire retreading strips for customs?
Tire retreading strips is classified under HS code 400610 — Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can vulcanised tread strips be classified here?
No, HS code 4006.10 is only for unvulcanised rubber. Vulcanised tread strips or interchangeable treads are classified under heading 4012.
Which countries are the top exporters of tire retreading strips (HS 400610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400610 (the code used for tire retreading strips) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($7.9M, 26% of world exports), Portugal ($5.0M) and the United States ($4.0M). World exports came to about $30M, 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 tire retreading strips (HS 400610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400610 (the code used for tire retreading strips) in UN Comtrade data were France ($9.4M, 13% of world imports), Portugal ($6.0M) and Romania ($5.5M). World imports came to about $74M, 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 Tire retreading strips the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400610 for Tire retreading strips 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 tire retreading strips in Brazil?
In Brazil, tire retreading strips (HS 400610) is classified under NCM 4006.10.00.