Rubber cushions

Rubber cushions of vulcanised rubber, non-hard

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 4016 99 50 (Rubber cushions) 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. Other articles of vulcanised rubber — particularly those intended for automotive safety systems or electrical insulation — may fall under sibling tariff lines within Chapter 40 that carry distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Classification within the residual structure of heading 4016 turns on the article's precise form and end-use: rubber buffers, anti-vibration mounts, and gaskets are each capable of separate classification, and customs re-classification to a covered tariff line triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention. The automotive industry context of this HSN heightens the misclassification risk, as several rubber components used in vehicles fall under Quality Control Orders applicable to automotive parts.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4016 99 50 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 rubber cushions are classified as automotive components or anti-vibration mounts?

Rubber articles specifically designed for automotive use may be reclassified to a tariff line covered by a Quality Control Order under Chapter 40 or an allied chapter, attracting mandatory certification before import.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.