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Compounded unvulcanised rubber solutions and dispersions, other

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 4005 20 90 (other solutions and dispersions of compounded unvulcanised rubber) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other compounded rubber forms under Chapter 40 — particularly vulcanised rubber articles and rubber compounds with carbon black — may fall under tariff lines that do carry compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The principal importer risk at this tariff line is misclassification: compounded rubber solutions intended for specific end-uses in the automotive or tyre industry may attract scrutiny if customs re-classify the goods to a more specific heading within Chapter 40. Re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention pending resolution. Importers should document the precise compound formulation, solvent system, and intended application before lodging the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 4005 20 90 require any pre-import registration?
A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.
What changes if the compounded rubber is in primary forms, plates, sheets, or strip rather than in solution or dispersion?
Those forms are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 40 and may attract distinct compliance obligations, including potential Quality Control Order coverage for rubber articles used in automotive applications.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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