Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres

HS v2022 Code: 400610

About rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres

HS code 400610 covers the trade of unvulcanized rubber camel-back strips, a critical component in the retreading of rubber tires. This industry plays a vital role in the broader automotive and transportation sectors, providing a cost-effective solution for extending the lifespan of tires and reducing waste. The global demand for these products is driven by the need for sustainable and environmentally-friendly tire management practices, as well as the growing emphasis on reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation industry.

Production process

The production of unvulcanized rubber camel-back strips involves a multi-step process. First, raw rubber materials, such as natural or synthetic rubber, are compounded with various additives like carbon black, silica, and vulcanizing agents. The compound is then extruded or calendered into thin strips or sheets. These unvulcanized rubber strips are then cut to the desired size and shape, ready for application to the tire carcass during the retreading process.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of HS code 400610 products include raw rubber materials, such as 400110 Natural rubber, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, 400220 (Butadiene rubber (BR)), and 400259 (Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR)). Additionally, various compounding agents, such as carbon black, silica, and vulcanizing chemicals, are required. The production process also relies on specialized machinery, including extruders, calenders, and cutting equipment.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 400610 is unvulcanized rubber camel-back strips, which are used in the retreading of rubber tires. These strips are applied to the tire carcass, providing a new tread surface and extending the tire's lifespan. The retreaded tires produced using these camel-back strips are then consumed by various industries, including 871200 (Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorised), 870120 Road tractors for semi-trailers, and 870410 Dumpers designed for off-highway use.

Revisions to 400610

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 400610. The most recent 1 version of this code (400610) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 400610.

Family tree for rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4006'>4006: Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/400610'>400610: Rubber; unvulcanised, camel-back strips for retreading rubber tyres</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/400690'>400690: Rubber; unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyres</a>"]

    

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