Rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets

HS v2017 Code: 400121

About rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets

HS code 400121 covers natural rubber, excluding latex, in the form of smoked sheets. This type of rubber is a crucial raw material for a wide range of industries, including tire manufacturing, automotive parts production, and the creation of various rubber-based consumer goods. As a natural and renewable resource, natural rubber plays a significant role in the global economy, supporting industries that are essential to modern life.

Production process

The production of natural rubber in smoked sheets involves a multi-step process. First, the rubber latex is harvested from rubber trees through a tapping process. The latex is then coagulated, typically using an acid, to form a solid rubber material. This rubber is then dried and smoked, a process that improves its quality and stability. The final step involves the sheets being graded, packaged, and prepared for distribution to various manufacturing industries.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of natural rubber in smoked sheets is the rubber latex harvested from rubber trees. This raw material is supplemented by various chemicals and processing equipment, such as coagulation tanks, drying facilities, and smoking chambers. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to manage the harvesting, processing, and quality control aspects of the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 400121 is natural rubber in the form of smoked sheets. This material is a key input for the 400122 (Rubber; natural, in smoked sheets, technically specified (TSNR)) and 400129 Rubber; natural, in other forms, excluding latex, which are used in the manufacture of a wide range of products, including tires, automotive parts, and various consumer goods. The natural rubber produced under this code is also an important input for the 401110 (New pneumatic tyres, of rubber - of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)) and 401120 New pneumatic tyres, of rubber - of a kind used on buses or lorries industries.

Revisions to 400121

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 400121. The most recent 1 version of this code (400121) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 400121 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4001'>4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400121'>400121: Rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400110'>400110: Rubber; natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400122'>400122: Rubber; technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400129'>400129: Rubber; natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400130'>400130: Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]

    

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