Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40
HS heading 40.16 covers Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40. Within Chapter 40 it splits into 7 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $648M
- Share of Chapter 40
- 13.6%
- Rank in its chapter
- #2 of 17
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 40.16 covers Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with rubber — into 7 duty lines shown below. India is a leading natural-rubber grower and a major exporter of tyres, gloves and industrial rubber goods. India exported $648M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 13.6% of all Chapter 40 exports, ranking #2 of 17 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
40.16 is the four-digit HS heading for articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubb. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many plastics & rubber lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 40.16
The Harmonised System breaks Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40 into these 7 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber
Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber
Top destinations for Chapter 40 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
More codes in Rubber and articles thereof
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