Plates — HTS 4008
Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber
Chapter 40 › Heading 4008
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4008 is a broad product category for certain shapes of vulcanized rubber, excluding hard rubber. It groups rubber plates, sheets, and strip, along with rods and profile shapes. These goods are generally made from rubber that has been vulcanized—treated to improve properties such as strength and elasticity—and are classified by their physical form and the product details listed in the tariff schedule.
To narrow heading 4008 to an 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the heading’s subheadings and compare the merchandise description with the product’s material, form, and characteristics. The schedule may distinguish products by factors such as whether the item is cellular or noncellular, whether it is combined with other materials, and whether it is a plate, sheet, strip, rod, or profile shape. Confirm the full description, unit of quantity, and any applicable chapter or section notes before selecting the code.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is vulcanized rubber and not hard rubber, plastic, or another material.
- Identify the product’s physical form and measure it as described in the tariff schedule; do not rely only on a catalog name such as “mat” or “seal.”
- Check whether the rubber is cellular or noncellular and whether it is combined with fabric, metal, adhesive, or another material.
- Review the relevant heading, subheading, and chapter notes, and compare the complete product specifications with the 8-digit descriptions.
- Keep technical data, composition records, drawings, and supplier documentation; ask a customs broker or seek a binding ruling if the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 4008 summary
Plates is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4008.11 | Plates, sheets and strip |
| 4008.19 | Other |
| 4008.29 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4008.21.00.00 👉 | Plates, sheets and strip | Free | — | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4008?
Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.