Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip

HS v2017 Code: 400591

About rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip

HS code 400591 covers the trade of unvulcanized rubber compounds, excluding those containing carbon black or silica, in the form of plates, sheets, and strips. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader rubber and plastics sector, providing essential raw materials for the manufacturing of a wide range of products across various industries, including automotive, construction, and consumer goods.

Production process

The production of the rubber compounds covered under HS code 400591 typically involves the blending and mixing of various rubber polymers, additives, and other chemical compounds. This process is often carried out using specialized machinery, such as internal mixers, two-roll mills, or extruders, to ensure a homogeneous and consistent compound. The resulting mixture is then shaped into the desired form, such as plates, sheets, or strips, through processes like calendering or extrusion.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the rubber compounds under HS code 400591 include natural and synthetic rubber, such as 400110 Natural rubber, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, 400122 (Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR)), and various types of 400219 (Butadiene rubber (BR)). Additionally, the industry relies on a range of chemical additives, such as plasticizers, antioxidants, and vulcanizing agents, as well as specialized production equipment and machinery.

Production outputs

The rubber compounds covered under HS code 400591 are primarily used as intermediate inputs for the manufacturing of a wide range of rubber and plastic products. These compounds may be further processed and incorporated into the production of 401011 New pneumatic tyres, of rubber, 401700 Articles of vulcanized rubber n.e.c., and 392010 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, among other products.

Revisions to 400591

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 400591. The most recent 1 version of this code (400591) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 400591 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4005'>4005: Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400591'>400591: Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400510'>400510: Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400520'>400520: Rubber; unvulcanised, compounded, solutions and dispersions other than those of item no. 4005.10</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400599'>400599: Rubber; unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in primary forms, (other than plates, sheets, strip, solutions or dispersions)</a>"]

    

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