Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings

HS v2017 Code: 400942

About rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings

HS code 400942 covers a wide range of vulcanized rubber products, including tubing, piping, and hoses that are reinforced or combined with materials other than metal or textiles. These products are essential components in various industries, from automotive and construction to manufacturing and infrastructure. They play a crucial role in the transportation, distribution, and containment of fluids, gases, and other materials, making them a vital part of the global economy.

Production process

The production of the goods covered by HS code 400942 typically involves a multi-step process of vulcanization, reinforcement, and shaping. First, raw rubber is mixed with various additives and chemicals to enhance its properties, such as strength, flexibility, and resistance to heat, chemicals, and weathering. The rubber compound is then extruded or molded into the desired shape, such as tubing or hoses. Finally, the products may be reinforced with materials like fabric, wire, or other synthetic fibers to improve their durability and performance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 400942 include natural and synthetic rubber, reinforcing materials (e.g., fabric, wire, fibers), and various chemicals and additives used in the vulcanization and compounding processes. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as extruders, molding equipment, and cutting tools, are essential for the manufacturing of these rubber products.

Production outputs

The goods covered by HS code 400942 are primarily used as components in a wide range of industries, including 870000 Vehicles, 842000 Machinery, 460000 Basketware and wickerwork, and 680000 Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials. These rubber products are often used in applications such as hoses, tubing, seals, gaskets, and other industrial and consumer goods that require durable, flexible, and chemically resistant materials.

Revisions to 400942

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 400942. The most recent 1 version of this code (400942) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 400942 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4009'>4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400942'>400942: Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400911'>400911: Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400912'>400912: Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400921'>400921: Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, without fittings</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400922'>400922: Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, with fittings</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400931'>400931: Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, without fittings</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400932'>400932: Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, with fittings</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400941'>400941: Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, without fittings</a>"]

    

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