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

HS v2022 Code: 4012

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
40	12	n/a

Code	4012
Version	HS v2022
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 buses or lorries; Retreaded tyres; other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft; Rubber; used pneumatic tyres; Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on aircraft; Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012; Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)

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 critical component of the global transportation and logistics industry - retreaded or used pneumatic tires, as well as solid or cushion tires, tire treads, and tire flaps made of rubber. This industry plays a vital role in the circular economy, providing a sustainable solution for the reuse and recycling of tire materials. The products under this code are essential for maintaining and extending the lifespan of vehicles, reducing waste, and supporting the overall efficiency of transportation systems worldwide.

Production process

The production of retreaded or used pneumatic tires involves a multi-step process. First, the used tire casing is thoroughly inspected and prepared by removing any existing tread and cleaning the surface. Next, a new tread is applied to the tire casing, either through a molding process or by bonding a pre-cured tread. The tire is then cured under heat and pressure to vulcanize the new tread to the casing. For solid or cushion tires, the rubber compound is extruded or molded into the desired shape and size, while tire treads and flaps are typically produced through a similar extrusion or molding process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of products under HS code 4012 include used tire casings, raw rubber compounds, reinforcing materials such as fabric or steel, and various chemicals and additives used in the vulcanization and curing processes. Specialized machinery, such as tire retreading presses, extruders, and molding equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing of these products.

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 then consumed by various other industries, including 4011 New pneumatic tyres, of rubber, 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles, and the broader automotive and transportation sectors.

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/v2022/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4012'>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/v2022/4001'>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/v2022/4002'>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/v2022/4003'>4003: Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4004'>4004: Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4005'>4005: Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
A --> H["<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>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4007'>4007: Vulcanised rubber thread and cord</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4008'>4008: Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4009'>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/v2022/4010'>4010: Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4011'>4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4013'>4013: Inner tubes, of rubber</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4014'>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/v2022/4015'>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/v2022/4016'>4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4017'>4017: Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber</a>"]

    B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401211'>401211: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401212'>401212: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor buses or lorries</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401213'>401213: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on aircraft</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401219'>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/v2022/401220'>401220: Rubber; used pneumatic tyres</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401290'>401290: Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012</a>"]


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