Rubber Hose Manufacturing Scrap
Scrap rubber from extrusion and cutting processes in flexible hose production, including end trims and defective sections unusable as hose. Qualifies as waste under HTS 4004.00.00.00 due to being parings from rubber goods working.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If short lengths of finished reinforced hose
Usable remnant hose tubes of rubber reinforced with textiles classify as finished tubes/pipes in 4009.
If compounded into crumb rubber granules for resale
Granules from scrap that's been processed beyond mere grinding into a sellable compound form move to 4005.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document hose production specs to prove scrap origin; photos of machinery/process help customs
• Check for metal wire reinforcement; declare if present to avoid hazmat flags
• Avoid pitfall of mixing with Chapter 39 polymer waste, which changes classification entirely
Related Products under HTS 4004.00.00.00
Vulcanized Rubber Sheet Edge Scrap
Edge trimmings from slitting wide vulcanized rubber sheets into narrower rolls, irregular and not rectangular. Waste from rubber working under HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Rubber Footwear Sole Parings
Parings from trimming rubber soles during footwear manufacturing, excluding complete footwear of Chapter 64. Usable only after reprocessing, thus HTS 4004.00.00.00 waste.
Oil Seal Rubber Scrap
Scrap from molding and trimming rubber oil seals for engines, irregular shapes not usable as seals. Manufacturing waste per HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Rubber Glove Production Waste
Torn or defective gloves and trimmings from dipping lines in rubber glove manufacturing, excluding sports gloves of 4015. Waste unfit for use under HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Rubber Profile Extrusion Scrap
Start-up and end trimmings from extruding rubber window seals and profiles, too short or irregular for use. Parings from rubber working in HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Natural Rubber Bale Crumbs
Crumbs and granules from damaged bale edges during storage/handling of natural rubber, not primary forms due to contamination. Waste under HTS 4004.00.00.00.