Product classification
HS code for Unvulcanized rubber profiles: 4006.90
Rubber, unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyres.
Classification of unvulcanized rubber profiles under HS 4006.90
Unvulcanized rubber profiles are classified under HS code 4006.90. This heading covers "other forms" of unvulcanized rubber, including rods, tubes, and profile shapes. While heading 4005 covers rubber in primary forms or sheets, heading 4006 is reserved for rubber that has been worked into specific shapes but has not yet been vulcanized. The subheading 4006.90 is the "other" category, excluding "camel-back" strips used for retreading tires (which fall under 4006.10). These profiles are typically intermediate products used in manufacturing processes where the final shape is formed before the rubber is cured or heated. The classification relies on the fact that the rubber is compounded and shaped but lacks the cross-linking of polymer chains that characterizes vulcanized rubber. These shapes are often extruded and may be used for seals, gaskets, or weatherstripping before they undergo the final curing stage.
- Covers
- Extruded unvulcanized rubber rods
- Unvulcanized rubber tubes and pipes
- Custom profile shapes of unvulcanized rubber
- Unvulcanized rubber discs and rings
- Intermediate rubber shapes for industrial manufacturing
- Also under 4006.90
- Lanxess Krynac (uncured)
- Arlanxeo Buna CB (uncured)
- Synthos SBR (raw)
- Goodyear raw rubber
- Michelin uncured compounds.
Codes often confused with 4006.90
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 4008, which covers plates, sheets, strips, rods, and profile shapes of vulcanized rubber. The critical distinction is the state of vulcanization; if the rubber has been cured, it must be classified under 4008. Another error is using 4006.10, which is strictly for "camel-back" strips for tire retreading. General profiles must stay in 4006.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400690 (the code used for unvulcanized rubber profiles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400690 (the code used for unvulcanized rubber profiles) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 7.6% 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 400690, not only unvulcanized rubber profiles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $92M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $71M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $49M 12% of world exports
World total: $420M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $30M 7.6% of world imports
- 2 Germany $28M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $25M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $395M 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 unvulcanized rubber profiles
Brazil classifies unvulcanized rubber profiles under NCM 4006.90.00: HS 4006.90 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 unvulcanized rubber profiles
What is the HS code for Unvulcanized rubber profiles?
The HS code for Unvulcanized rubber profiles is 400690 (Rubber; unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyres). The HS code for unvulcanized rubber profiles, rods, and tubes is 4006.90.
How do I classify Unvulcanized rubber profiles for customs?
Unvulcanized rubber profiles is classified under HS code 400690 — Rubber; unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can unvulcanized tubes be classified here?
Yes, unvulcanized rubber tubes are classified under 4006.90 as they are considered a "form" of unvulcanized rubber other than primary forms or sheets.
Which countries are the top exporters of unvulcanized rubber profiles (HS 400690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400690 (the code used for unvulcanized rubber profiles) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($92M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($71M) and Italy ($49M). World exports came to about $420M, 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 unvulcanized rubber profiles (HS 400690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400690 (the code used for unvulcanized rubber profiles) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($30M, 7.6% of world imports), Germany ($28M) and Saudi Arabia ($25M). World imports came to about $395M, 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 Unvulcanized rubber profiles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400690 for Unvulcanized rubber profiles 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 unvulcanized rubber profiles in Brazil?
In Brazil, unvulcanized rubber profiles (HS 400690) is classified under NCM 4006.90.00.