4006.10.00.00 - "Camel-back" strips for retreading rubber tires

This HTS category, 4006.10.00.00, specifically covers "camel-back" strips designed for the retreading of rubber tires. These are pre-formed strips of unvulcanized rubber, typically with a specific tread pattern molded into one surface, intended to be applied to the worn tread area of existing tires to extend their service life. The key characteristic here is the intended use in tire retreading, differentiating it from other forms of unvulcanized rubber.

Within the broader heading 4006, which encompasses "Other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanized rubber," this specific subheading is solely dedicated to tire retreading strips. Its sibling category, 4006.90, covers all other forms and articles of unvulcanized rubber not specifically provided for elsewhere within heading 4006, such as simple rods, tubes, or unshaped pieces for further processing. Therefore, the defining factor for classification under 4006.10 is the specific product form and its direct application in the tire retreading industry.

As 4006.10.00.00 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this subheading is determined by the material (unvulcanized rubber) and the specific product form ("camel-back" strips) intended for tire retreading.