Commodity guide
Rubber and the EUDR
Natural rubber remains covered, while the 2026 update removed or narrowed several downstream rubber entries including retreaded tyres and specified vulcanised-rubber products.
Scope snapshot
What to check
Relevant code groups: 4001 core; selected downstream entries changed in 2026. This is a screening summary, not a complete legal enumeration.
Recommended workflow
- Identify the exact product and current CN code.
- Confirm whether Annex I lists the code directly or with an “ex” limitation.
- Check whether the 2026 scope update removed, narrowed or newly added the product.
- Identify country of production and operator/trader role.
- Collect required geolocation, legality and traceability evidence.
Why “ex” matters
When Annex I uses “ex”, only part of the customs heading is covered. The result can depend on the relevant commodity, species, material composition or how the product was produced. Do not treat the whole heading as automatically in scope.