HS Code for TSNR
Technically Specified Natural Rubber (TSNR) is classified under HS code 4001.22. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and GRI 6. Chapter 40 covers rubber and articles thereof, and heading 4001 specifically addresses natural rubber in primary forms. TSNR is a specific form of natural rubber that has been processed into blocks and graded based on technical parameters such as dirt content, ash content, nitrogen content, volatile matter, and the Plasticity Retention Index (PRI), rather than the traditional visual grading used for Ribbed Smoked Sheets. This technical grading ensures a consistent quality that is essential for high-precision industrial applications, particularly in the automotive tire industry. The subheading 4001.22 is explicitly reserved for TSNR, distinguishing it from 4001.21 (smoked sheets) and 4001.29 (other forms like crepe rubber). The material must be in a primary form, such as blocks, or in plates, sheets, or strips to qualify under this heading. If the rubber were further worked or vulcanized, it would move to subsequent headings within Chapter 40. The classification is vital for international trade as TSNR is a primary raw material for tire manufacturing and industrial rubber products.
Products Included
- Standard Malaysian Rubber (SMR)
- Standard Indonesian Rubber (SIR)
- Standard Thai Rubber (STR)
- Standard Vietnamese Rubber (SVR)
- Block rubber graded by technical specification
- TSNR 10 and TSNR 20 grades
Common Misclassification
TSNR is frequently confused with HS code 4001.21, which is reserved for Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS). While both are natural rubber, RSS is graded visually. It is also sometimes misclassified under 4001.10, which covers natural rubber latex, or 4002.11, which is for synthetic rubber like SBR. Accurate classification depends on whether the rubber is natural or synthetic and its specific processing method.
FAQ
What is the HS code for TSNR?
The HS code for Technically Specified Natural Rubber is 4001.22.
What is the difference between TSNR and RSS in classification?
TSNR (4001.22) is graded based on technical laboratory specifications, whereas RSS (4001.21) is graded based on visual inspection of the sheets.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for TSNR?
The HS code for TSNR is 400122 (Rubber; technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)).
How do I classify TSNR for customs?
TSNR is classified under HS code 400122 — Rubber; technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for TSNR the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400122 for TSNR is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.