HS Code 4017: Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber

Q: Is HS code 4017 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 4017 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 4017 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 4017?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 4017.

What is HS Code 4017

HS Code 4017 covers Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof), Section VII. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 4017 Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber Cover?

Section VII

Chapters (39-40) Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof

Chapter 40

Rubber and articles thereof

HS Code 4017

Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber

HS Code 401700

Rubber; ebonite and other hard rubbers in all forms, including waste and scrap, and articles of hard rubber

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What HS Codes for Rubber Do Not Cover

Chapter 40 covers natural and synthetic rubber, latex, and rubber articles. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Rubberized textile fabrics where textile predominates

Chapter 59

Rubber footwear

Chapter 64

Hard rubber jewelry and ornaments

Chapter 71

Rubber toys and sports equipment

Chapter 95

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Hard Rubber HS 4017

HS Code 401700

Rubber; ebonite and other hard rubbers in all forms, including waste and scrap, and articles of hard rubber

HS Code 4001

Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS Code 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

HS Code 4003

Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS Code 4004

Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom

HS Code 4005

Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS Code 4006

Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)

HS Code 4007

Vulcanised rubber thread and cord

HS Code 4008

Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

HS Code 4009

Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 4017?

HS code 4017 covers Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber, a heading within Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 4017 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 4017 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 4017?