International (HS 2022) · Section VII
Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
HS 4002 — Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — sits in Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof). Natural and synthetic rubber; tyres, tubes, belts, hoses, and rubber products. EU importers pay MFN duty plus import VAT at the border; origin-specific trade remedies (anti-dumping, countervailing, safeguards, US Section 301) can stack on top when applicable. Classification disputes are decided by the section + chapter legal notes shown below — these are legally binding interpretation rules, not advisory text. The duty table renders live rates from authoritative tariff sources (EU TARIC, HMRC XI, USITC HTS); cross-country rows compare treatment under five tariff schedules.
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Sibling codes under 40
- 4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4002Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
- 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4006Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)
- 4007Vulcanised rubber thread and cord
- 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
- 4009Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)
- 4010Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber
- 4011New pneumatic tyres, of rubber
- 4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber
- 4013Inner tubes, of rubber
- 4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber
- 4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
- 4016Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40
- 4017Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber
Recent news affecting Chapter 40 — Rubber and articles thereof
Tariff changes, sanctions, FTAs, and regulatory updates that touch this product class.
Five-Year Review: PVLT Tires from S. Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
The US International Trade Commission has initiated five-year reviews to determine whether to maintain countervailing and antidumping duty orders on passenger vehicle and light truck (PVLT) tires from Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. Under the Tariff Act of 1930, these periodic reviews assess whether revoking current duties would likely cause a recurrence of material injury to the US tire industry. Interested parties—including domestic producers, importers, and foreign exporters—must submit substantive responses by the Commission's deadline to influence the outcome.
Russia launches safeguard investigation on car tyres
Russia initiated a safeguard investigation on 7 May 2026 into imports of motor car pneumatic tyres into the Eurasian Economic Union customs territory, notifying the WTO on 14 May. Safeguard investigations typically examine whether import surges cause serious injury to domestic industry and may result in temporary tariffs or quotas. Shippers moving tyres through Russia or EEU markets should monitor the investigation timeline and potential trade remedies.
US extends China tire tariffs after sunset review
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the countervailing duty (CVD) order on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China would likely lead to continued subsidies. Commerce has extended the existing CVD order, meaning duties on Chinese passenger tires remain in effect. Importers of tires from China will continue to pay countervailing duties calculated on a company-specific basis.
US extends anti-dumping duties on Chinese passenger tires
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued final results of an expedited second sunset review on antidumping duties covering certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires imported from China. Commerce determined that revoking the order would likely result in continuation or recurrence of dumping. The duties remain in force, affecting importers of passenger and light truck tires from China.
US lifts antidumping review on Korean passenger tires
The U.S. Department of Commerce has rescinded its administrative review of antidumping duties on passenger vehicle and light truck tires imported from South Korea for the period July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025. This means the existing antidumping duty order remains in place, but no new duty margins will be calculated or assessed for this review period. Shippers importing Korean tires should continue to apply the rates established under the original antidumping order unless Commerce issues further notices.
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