Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber

HS v2017 Code: 4012

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
40	12	n/a

Code	4012
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	40

Ancestor Codes: Rubber and articles thereof

This Code: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber

Child Codes: Retreaded tyres ; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars); Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012; Rubber; used pneumatic tyres; Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on aircraft; Retreaded tyres; other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft; Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor buses or lorries

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges); Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber; New pneumatic tyres, of rubber; Inner tubes, of rubber; Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber

About retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber

HS code 4012 covers a diverse range of rubber products, including retreaded or used pneumatic tires, solid or cushion tires, tire treads, and tire flaps. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader automotive and transportation sectors, providing essential components for vehicles of all types. The recycling and reuse of tires also contribute to sustainable waste management practices, making this industry an important part of the circular economy.

Production process

The production of the items covered under HS code 4012 typically involves a multi-step process. Retreaded tires are created by removing the worn tread from a used tire and replacing it with a new tread. Solid or cushion tires are molded from rubber compounds, while tire treads and flaps are cut and shaped from rubber sheets. These processes often utilize specialized machinery and techniques to ensure the durability and performance of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 4012 include natural and synthetic rubber, as well as various chemical additives and reinforcing materials such as carbon black and silica. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for the various stages of production, including tire molds, extruders, and vulcanization presses. The availability and quality of these raw materials and production resources are crucial to the industry's ability to meet the demands of its customers.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 4012 are retreaded or used pneumatic tires, solid or cushion tires, tire treads, and tire flaps. These products are primarily consumed by the 8708 Parts and accessories for motor vehicles industry, as they are essential components for vehicles of all types, from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks and off-road equipment. The industry's outputs may also be used in other applications, such as 4013 Inner tubes, of rubber and 4011 New pneumatic tyres, of rubber.

Family tree for retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4012'>4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber</a>"]

    A --> C["<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>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4002'>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</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4003'>4003: Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4004'>4004: Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4005'>4005: Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4006'>4006: Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4007'>4007: Vulcanised rubber thread and cord</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4008'>4008: Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber</a>"]
A --> K["<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>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4010'>4010: Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4011'>4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4013'>4013: Inner tubes, of rubber</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4014'>4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4015'>4015: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4016'>4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4017'>4017: Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber</a>"]

    B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/401211'>401211: Retreaded tyres ; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/401212'>401212: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor buses or lorries</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/401213'>401213: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on aircraft</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/401219'>401219: Retreaded tyres; other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/401220'>401220: Rubber; used pneumatic tyres</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/401290'>401290: Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012</a>"]


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