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HS code for drain plugs, rubber
4016 Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “drain plugs, rubber” points to heading 4016: other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 4016 into 19 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 4016 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.5% and 3.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 4016 into 21 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3.5% (average 1.9%). 6 of them are duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK 2% Third-country duty 19 tariff lines 
EU 2.5% – 3.5% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 2.6% 
Türkiye Free – 3.5% Third-country duty 21 tariff lines · average 1.9% 
USA Free – 4.3% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines · average 2.6% 
Canada Free – 9.5% General (MFN) 23 tariff lines · average 4.4% 
Mexico Free – 25% General (MFN) 24 tariff lines · average 6.5% 
Brazil Free – 16% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 13.6% 
Argentina Free – 16% General (MFN) 45 tariff lines · average 15.6% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 15 tariff lines · average 5.2% 
New Zealand Free – 10% General (MFN) 34 tariff lines · average 4.2% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Japan Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Taiwan 7.5% – 10% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 9.1% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 18 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 2.5% – 15% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 7% 
Nigeria 10% – 20% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 16.3% See also
- rubber bands
- rubber seals
- seals, rubber
- gnomes, rubber
- dog toy, rubber
- erasers, rubber
- gaskets, rubber
- washers, rubber
- car mats, rubber
- bath mats, rubber
- oil seals, rubber
- door stops, rubber
- mouse mats, rubber
- floor tiles, rubber
- latex fishing bands
- floor coverings, rubber
- inflatable goods, rubber
- mats and matting, rubber
- air bed, of vulcanised rubber
- rubber - stationery requisites
- inflatable mattress, rubber (uncovered)
- Boot covers / overshoes - made of plastic or rubber, disposable (PPE)
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for drain plugs, rubber?
Drain plugs, rubber are classified under 4016 (Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.