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U.S. imports of articles of vulcanized cellular rubber (nesoi) (HS 401610) totaled $21.0M in April 2026, traded with 48 countries.
Importers of Articles of Vulcanized Cellular Rubber (NESOI) paid $719K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $4.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCellular (foam) vulcanized rubber articles not elsewhere specified serve as vibration-damping pads, thermal insulation strips, gasketing foam, and cushioning components across automotive, construction, and HVAC sectors. The heading resolves to a single US tariff line (4016100000), so classification disputes typically center on whether the rubber is truly cellular in structure versus solid, and whether the article belongs in a more specific heading. Mexico and Canada together account for a substantial share of US imports, reflecting integrated North American supply chains in automotive and building-products manufacturing.
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Cellular rubber contains a network of cells — open, closed, or mixed — formed during vulcanization, giving it a foam-like structure. The distinction matters because cellular rubber articles fall under 401610, while solid vulcanized rubber articles of the same shape would fall under 401693 (seals/gaskets) or 401699 (NESOI). CBP may request material test data or cross-sections to confirm cellular structure when the article's appearance is ambiguous.
Imports from Mexico may qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA, provided the goods meet the applicable rules of origin, including any required regional value content or tariff-shift criteria. Importers should obtain a USMCA certification of origin from the supplier and retain it for five years as required by CBP regulations.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $8.2M | $3.7M | -$4.6M |
| CANADA | $5.3M | $3.2M | -$2.1M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.4M | $66K | -$1.4M |
| CHINA | $1.2M | $109K | -$1.0M |
| THAILAND | $1.2M | $9K | -$1.2M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4016100000 | OTHER ARTICLE OF VULCANIZED RUB, OF CELLULAR RUB | $21.0M | 15.56% | $719K |
OTHER ARTICLE OF VULCANIZED RUB, OF CELLULAR RUB
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4016100000 | OTHER ARTICLE OF VULCANIZED RUB, OF CELLULAR RUB | $8.8M |
OTHER ARTICLE OF VULCANIZED RUB, OF CELLULAR RUB
1.2M kg
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR MOTOR CARS
HS 401110
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR BUSES OR TRUCKS
HS 401120
GASKET, WASHERS & OTHER SEALS, OF VULCANIZED RUB
HS 401693
ARTICLES OF SOFT VULCANIZED RUBBER NESOI
HS 401699
MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DENTAL/VET GLOVES, MITTENS, MITTS
HS 401512
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, NESOI
HS 401190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $8.1M | $2.7M | -$5.5M |
| DETROIT, MI | $4.1M | $1.9M | -$2.3M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |