Subheading · Section VII

4008.21: Plates, sheets and strip

4008.21
  • 2%UK
  • 3%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$2.3bnWorld trade in 2024

4008.21 is a six-digit subheading of heading 4008, plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than…, chapter 40.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 4008.21 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 2%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 4008.21 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 3%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 4008.21 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 4008.21; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$2.3bn in 2024, up 0% on 2023.

Germany was the largest exporter with 21.9% of the total, ahead of China.

The United States imported the most (US$320.8m).

The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 134 exporters with US$37.5m; its largest buyer was Israel.

The United Kingdom imported US$106.2m, most of it from the United States.

Duty rates compared

UK 2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 4008 21 00 00 Plates, sheets and strip
  2. 4008 21 10 00 Floor coverings and mats 2%m²
  3. 4008 21 90 00 Other 2%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 4008 21 Plates, sheets and strip:
  2. 4008 21 10 Floor coverings and mats 3%m2
  3. 4008 21 90 Other 3%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 4008.21 Levha, tabaka ve şeritler:
  2. 4008.21.10.00.00 Yer kaplamaları ve paspaslar 50%m2
  3. 4008.21.90.00.00 Diğerleri 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 4008.21.00.00 Plates, sheets and strip Freekg

World trade in 2024

4008.21 · US$2.3bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$310.6kUS$310.6k+US$7.2m+US$37.5m+> US$160.7m

Exports: 134
  1. Germany: US$504.1m
  2. China: US$311.1m
  3. United States: US$238.2m
  4. Italy: US$160.7m
  5. India: US$111.2m
  6. Netherlands: US$90.7m
  7. Sweden: US$88.9m
  8. Japan: US$88m
  9. France: US$86m
  10. Spain: US$56.7m
  11. Canada: US$48.7m
  12. Luxembourg: US$40.6m
  13. United Kingdom: US$37.5m
  14. Austria: US$34.4m
  15. Slovenia: US$33.8m
  16. Malaysia: US$31m
  17. South Korea: US$29.1m
  18. Poland: US$26.5m
  19. Thailand: US$23.1m
  20. Belgium: US$22.1m
  21. Brazil: US$21.9m
  22. Taiwan: US$21.2m
  23. Mexico: US$21m
  24. Czechia: US$20.9m
  25. Türkiye: US$19.9m
  26. Romania: US$16.5m
  27. Hungary: US$12.2m
  28. Greece: US$10.7m
  29. United Arab Emirates: US$10.5m
  30. Slovakia: US$8.5m
  31. Denmark: US$7.2m
  32. Switzerland: US$6.8m
  33. Vietnam: US$5.2m
  34. Russia: US$4.7m
  35. Australia: US$3.6m
  36. Indonesia: US$3.6m
  37. Finland: US$3.2m
  38. South Africa: US$3m
  39. Portugal: US$3m
  40. Saudi Arabia: US$2.8m
  41. Kazakhstan: US$2.6m
  42. Sri Lanka: US$2.6m
  43. Lithuania: US$2.4m
  44. Singapore: US$2m
  45. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.8m
  46. New Zealand: US$1.7m
  47. Israel: US$1.4m
  48. Serbia: US$1.4m
  49. Ireland: US$1.3m
  50. Norway: US$1.2m
  51. Latvia: US$1.2m
  52. Croatia: US$1.1m
  53. Bulgaria: US$1.1m
  54. Honduras: US$858.3k
  55. Belarus: US$600.3k
  56. Guatemala: US$563.9k
  57. Ukraine: US$522.1k
  58. Estonia: US$394.4k
  59. Dominican Republic: US$373k
  60. Egypt: US$353.6k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$504.1m 21.9%
2 China US$311.1m 13.5%
3 United States US$238.2m 10.4%
4 Italy US$160.7m 7%
5 India US$111.2m 4.8%
6 Netherlands US$90.7m 3.9%
7 Sweden US$88.9m 3.9%
8 Japan US$88m 3.8%
9 France US$86m 3.7%
10 Spain US$56.7m 2.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$320.8m 14%
2 Germany US$170.5m 7.4%
3 China US$144.3m 6.3%
4 France US$141.7m 6.2%
5 Belgium US$119.4m 5.2%
6 Netherlands US$112.4m 4.9%
7 United Kingdom US$106.2m 4.6%
8 Canada US$92m 4%
9 Mexico US$62.8m 2.7%
10 Italy US$56.4m 2.5%

Products classified here

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for plates, sheets and strip?

Plates, sheets and strip fall under HS subheading 4008.21, part of heading 4008, in section VII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on plates, sheets and strip in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4008.21 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on plates, sheets and strip in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4008.21 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 3%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most plates, sheets and strip?

Germany, with US$504.1m in 2024 (21.9% of world exports).