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Compounded unvulcanised rubber, other forms and types

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 4005 99 90 (other compounded unvulcanised rubber, in primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strip) 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 (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Specific compounded rubber products — particularly those destined for automotive or industrial safety applications — may be classified under sibling tariff lines within Chapter 40 that do carry compliance obligations.

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

The absence of compliance at this residual tariff line does not extend to more specifically described compounded rubber products within Chapter 40; rubber compounds formulated for tyres, conveyor belts, or industrial hose are frequently re-classified by customs to product-specific lines that carry BIS Quality Control Order coverage. Re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending the relevant licence or certification. Verify the compound formulation, intended end-use, and physical form against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance here.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 4005 99 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 intended for tyre or conveyor belt manufacture?
Rubber compounds for such applications may be classified under more specific tariff lines within Chapter 40 that attract BIS Quality Control Order compliance, and customs re-classification to those lines triggers retrospective certification requirements.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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