HS 4017 — Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 40 Rubber and articles thereof
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 40
Chapter 40 Rubber and articles thereof
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 4017 covers
Natural and synthetic rubber, and articles of rubber or vulcanised fibre.
Classification notes
Natural vs synthetic and raw vs article determines the heading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 4017
What is HS 4017?
Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 4017?
Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 4017 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 4017 products?
Natural vs synthetic and raw vs article determines the heading.