Product classification
HS code for Truck inner tubes: 4013.10
Rubber, inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries.
Classification of truck inner tubes under HS 4013.10
Truck inner tubes are classified under HS code 4013.10 based on their material composition and specific end-use. This code falls under Chapter 40, which covers rubber and articles thereof. Specifically, heading 4013 applies to inner tubes made of vulcanized rubber. The subheading 4013.10 is dedicated to tubes used on motorcars, including station wagons and racing cars, as well as buses and lorries (trucks). Classification is straightforward because the Harmonized System prioritizes the intended vehicle type for these rubber products. The tubes must be made of unhardened vulcanized rubber to meet the criteria of this chapter. Even if the tubes are reinforced with other materials, the primary constituent must be rubber to maintain this classification. This code is essential for customs authorities to regulate safety standards and environmental impact associated with commercial vehicle components.
- Covers
- Heavy-duty rubber inner tubes for semi-trailers
- Inner tubes for commercial transport buses
- Standard inner tubes for light and heavy lorries
- Replacement inner tubes for multi-axle trucks
- Also under 4013.10
- Michelin Inner Tubes
- Continental Inner Tubes
- Goodyear Inner Tubes
- Kenda Inner Tubes
- Vee Rubber Inner Tubes
Codes often confused with 4013.10
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these products under HS code 4013.90, which is a residual category for "other" inner tubes. This code 4013.90 should only be used for tubes intended for bicycles, aircraft, or agricultural machinery. Another misclassification is 4011.20, which refers to the outer pneumatic tires themselves rather than the internal tubes. Importers must distinguish between the tire casing and the inner tube.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401310 (the code used for truck inner tubes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401310 (the code used for truck inner tubes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, 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 401310, not only truck inner tubes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $180M 52% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $61M 18% of world exports
- 3 India $29M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $343M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $32M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$16M 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $14M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $282M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for truck inner tubes
Brazil splits HS 4013.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4013.10.10Bus or lorry inner tubes, size 11.00-24
- 4013.10.90Other inner tubes for cars, buses or lorries
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 truck inner tubes
What is the HS code for Truck inner tubes?
The HS code for Truck inner tubes is 401310 (Rubber; inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries). The HS code for truck inner tubes is 4013.10, which covers tubes for motorcars, buses, and lorries.
How do I classify Truck inner tubes for customs?
Truck inner tubes is classified under HS code 401310 — Rubber; inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can tractor inner tubes use this code?
No, inner tubes for agricultural or forestry vehicles are typically classified under 4013.90, as 4013.10 is restricted to road-going motor vehicles.
Which countries are the top exporters of truck inner tubes (HS 401310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401310 (the code used for truck inner tubes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($180M, 52% of world exports), South Korea ($61M) and India ($29M). World exports came to about $343M, 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 truck inner tubes (HS 401310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401310 (the code used for truck inner tubes) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($32M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $16M) and Thailand ($14M). World imports came to about $282M, 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 Truck inner tubes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401310 for Truck 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 truck inner tubes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 401310 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for truck inner tubes depends on the product's details: 4013.10.10 (Bus or lorry inner tubes, size 11.00-24), 4013.10.90 (Other inner tubes for cars, buses or lorries).