HS heading 40.08: Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
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Key facts
- Heading
- 40.08
- Description
- Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
- Chapter
- 40: Rubber and articles thereof
- Subheadings
- 4
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 40.08 covers plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber. It is in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). It is split into 4 subheadings: 4008.11 (of cellular rubber, plates, sheets and strip), 4008.19 (of cellular rubber, other), 4008.21 (of non-cellular rubber, plates, sheets and strip) and 4008.29 (of non-cellular rubber, other). National tariff lines under heading 40.08 are live on border.bot for the United States (9 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS heading 40.08 covers plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.
It is split into 4 subheadings: 4008.11 (of cellular rubber, plates, sheets and strip), 4008.19 (of cellular rubber, other), 4008.21 (of non-cellular rubber, plates, sheets and strip) and 4008.29 (of non-cellular rubber, other).
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 40 are classified in its other 16 headings, listed below.
- 40.01Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 40.02Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of any product of heading 40.01 with any product of this heading, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 40.03Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 40.04Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
- 40.05Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 40.06Other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanised rubber
- 40.07Vulcanised rubber thread and cord
- 40.09Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without their fittings (for example, joints, elbows, flanges)
- 40.10Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber
- 40.11New pneumatic tyres, of rubber
- 40.12Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber
- 40.13Inner tubes, of rubber
- 40.14Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber
- 40.15Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
- 40.16Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
- 40.17Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber
How it is structured
Heading 40.08 is one of 17 headings in chapter 40. Its first two digits, 40, are the chapter; the next two, 08, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (4008.11, 4008.19, 4008.21).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 40.08 are live on border.bot for the United States (9 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States9 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 40.08 cover?
HS heading 40.08 covers plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.
Which chapter is HS heading 40.08 in?
HS heading 40.08 is in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof).
How many subheadings does HS heading 40.08 have?
HS heading 40.08 has 4 subheadings: 4008.11 (of cellular rubber, plates, sheets and strip), 4008.19 (of cellular rubber, other), 4008.21 (of non-cellular rubber, plates, sheets and strip) and 4008.29 (of non-cellular rubber, other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 40.08?
National tariff lines under heading 40.08 are live on border.bot for the United States (9 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.