Rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets

HS v2022 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 vital raw material for a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, and consumer goods manufacturing. As a key component in the production of tires, hoses, and other rubber-based products, the natural rubber industry plays a crucial role in the global economy.

Production process

The production of natural rubber in smoked sheets involves the harvesting of latex from rubber trees, followed by a curing and drying process. The latex is collected and then coagulated, typically using an acid or enzyme. The resulting rubber sheets are then dried and smoked, a process that enhances their durability and quality.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of natural rubber in smoked sheets is the latex harvested from rubber trees. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment for the collection, coagulation, and drying of the rubber. Chemicals, such as acids or enzymes, may also be used in the curing process. Skilled labor is another essential input, as the harvesting and processing of natural rubber require specialized knowledge and techniques.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 400121 is natural rubber in the form of smoked sheets. This material is then used as a raw material in the production of a wide range of rubber-based products, including 401110 Pneumatic tyres, new, of rubber, 401120 Pneumatic tyres, new, of rubber for buses or lorries, 401490 Articles of vulcanized rubber n.e.c., other than hard rubber, and 401699 Articles of vulcanized rubber n.e.c., other than hard rubber.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 400121.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4001'>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/v2022/400121'>400121: Rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/400110'>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/v2022/400122'>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/v2022/400129'>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/v2022/400130'>400130: Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]

    

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