U.S. exports of Camel-Back Strips for Retreading Rubber Tires (HS 400610) totaled $226K in August 2026.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCamel-back strips—pre-formed unvulcanized rubber extrusions applied to worn tire casings during the retreading process—are a specialized product with a narrow end-use that drives their classification under 4006100000. Mexico is the leading US supplier, followed by Brazil and China; the presence of Chinese-origin goods in this category means importers should verify whether Section 301 tariffs apply to their specific shipments. The retreading industry's economics are closely tied to commercial trucking and aviation fleets, where casing reuse significantly reduces per-mile tire costs.
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Goods classified under 4006100000 and originating in China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should check the current USTR Section 301 product lists and any applicable exclusions before entry, as coverage and exclusion status can change.
A camel-back strip is specifically designed and profiled for application to tire casings in the retreading process, which is the basis for its dedicated heading 400610. General-purpose unvulcanized rubber rods, tubes, or profile shapes intended for other uses would classify under heading 400690 instead.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 4006
Subheading 400610 · $226K of $6.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4006100000 | Camel-Back Strips for Retreading Rubber Tires | $20K | 7.85% | 23.34% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4006100000 | Camel-Back Strips for Retreading Rubber Tires | $226K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$20KYoY · free account
Exports
$226KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $232K of Camel-Back Strips for Retreading Rubber Tires and exported $4.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Singapore and Taiwan together take 71% of it.
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rate provision · imports
76.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.85% of imports for consumption.