Customs tariff code 40: RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 40 covers RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
40 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 40
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Als „Kautschuk" im Sinne der Nomenklatur gelten, wenn nichts anderes bestimmt ist, die folgenden Erzeugnisse, auch weich oder hart vulkanisiert: Naturkautschuk, Balata, Guttapercha, Guayule, Chicle und ähnliche natürliche Kautschukarten; synthetischer Kautschuk, Faktis und deren Regenerate (RV E4001000). 2. Zu Kapitel 40 gehören nicht: a) Waren des Abschnittes XI (Spinnstoffe und Waren daraus) (RV E4002A00); b) Schuhe und Schuhteile des Kapitels 64 (RV E4002B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon (einschließlich Badekappen) des Kapitels 65 (RV E4002C00); d) Hartkautschukteile für Maschinen, mechanische oder elektrische Apparate sowie alle Gegenstände und Teile aus Hartkautschuk zu elektrotechnischen Zwecken des Abschnitts XVI (RV E4002D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 90, 92, 94 oder 96 (RV E4002E00); f) Waren des Kapitels 95, ausgenommen Fingerhandschuhe, Handschuhe ohne Fingerspitzen und …
1. Warenzusammenstellungen, die aus zwei oder mehreren voneinander getrennten Bestandteilen bestehen, von denen einige oder alle zu diesem Abschnitt gehören, und die erkennbar dazu bestimmt sind, durch Vermischen ein Erzeugnis des Abschnitts VI oder VII herzustellen, sind der für dieses Erzeugnis zutreffenden Position zuzuweisen unter der Voraussetzung, dass die Einzelbestandteile: a) ohne weiteres Umpacken aufgrund ihrer Aufmachung eindeutig erkennbar dazu bestimmt sind, zusammen verwendet zu werden (RV C0701A00) b) zusammen gestellt werden und (RV C0701B00) c) entweder aufgrund ihrer Beschaffenheit oder ihrer entsprechenden Mengen als einander ergänzend erkennbar sind (RV C0701C00). 2. …
Subdivisions of this code
- 4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4002Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of any product of heading 4001 with any product of this heading, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
- 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4006Other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanised rubber
- 4007Vulcanised rubber thread and cord
- 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
- 4009Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without their fittings (for example, joints, elbows, flanges)
- 4010Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber
- 4011New pneumatic tyres, of rubber
- 4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber
- 4013Inner tubes, of rubber
- 4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber
- 4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
- 4016Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
- 4017Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 40 cover?
Code 40 covers RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 40?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 40. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 40 have?
40 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 40?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 40. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 40 in scope of the EUDR?
Yes. 40 appears in Annex I of the EU deforestation regulation (commodity rubber). The Annex entry is narrower than the code, so only part of it is in scope. A due diligence statement and geolocation data for the plots of production are required.
Does customs tariff code 40 change?
40 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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