Rubber; used pneumatic tyres

HS v2022 Code: 401220

About rubber; used pneumatic tyres

HS code 401220 covers the import and export of used pneumatic tires, a critical component of the global transportation and logistics industry. These recycled tires play a vital role in the circular economy, providing a sustainable source of raw materials for various applications. The trade of used tires is an important economic activity, facilitating the reuse and repurposing of resources, reducing waste, and supporting environmental conservation efforts worldwide.

Production process

The production of used pneumatic tires involves the collection, sorting, and processing of discarded tires. Tires are typically collected from various sources, such as automotive repair shops, tire retailers, and municipal waste management facilities. The collected tires are then sorted based on their condition, size, and composition, ensuring that only suitable tires are processed further. The recycling process may involve shredding, grinding, or other mechanical techniques to break down the tires into smaller components, such as rubber, steel, and textile fibers, which can be reused in various applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the used pneumatic tire industry include the discarded tires themselves, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the collection, sorting, and processing of the tires. Additionally, the industry may rely on transportation services to move the collected tires to processing facilities, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, to power the recycling equipment.

Production outputs

The primary output of the used pneumatic tire industry is the recycled materials, such as rubber, steel, and textile fibers, which can be used in a variety of applications. These materials may be 401120 Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars or 401130 Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries, as well as in the production of 401290 Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on other vehicles, 401699 Rubber; articles, n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, and other rubber-based products.

Revisions to 401220

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 401220. The most recent 1 version of this code (401220) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 401220.

Family tree for rubber; used pneumatic tyres

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    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401220'>401220: Rubber; used pneumatic tyres</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401211'>401211: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401212'>401212: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor buses or lorries</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401213'>401213: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on aircraft</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401290'>401290: Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012</a>"]

    

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