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HSChapter 40
U.S. imports of hygienic & pharmaceutical articles of vulcanized rubber (nesoi) (HS 401490) totaled $2.8M in July 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Hygienic & Pharmaceutical Articles of Vulcanized Rubber (NESOI) paid $314K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataNursing nipples (4014901000) and other hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles not elsewhere specified (4014905000) — such as hot water bottles, ice bags, and certain medical accessories — fall under this heading, with FDA oversight applying to items that meet the definition of a medical device or food-contact article. France and Denmark lead US supply, reflecting European manufacturers' strength in premium baby and medical rubber goods. The breadth of this heading means that correct classification often hinges on the article's specific function and whether it qualifies as a medical device, a hygienic article, or a general rubber good.
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136 shipments/mo
Heading 401490 is reserved for hygienic or pharmaceutical articles of vulcanized (non-hard) rubber — items whose primary function is hygienic or medical in nature, such as nursing nipples, douche bulbs, or hot water bottles. General-purpose rubber articles without a hygienic or pharmaceutical function classify elsewhere in Chapter 40. The article's intended use and design are the primary classification criteria, and ambiguous cases should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
Yes. Nursing nipples and similar infant feeding articles of rubber may be subject to FDA review as food-contact materials or, if they make drug-related claims, as medical devices. Importers should ensure products comply with applicable FDA regulations on materials safety and labeling. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel familiar with FDA import requirements before shipping.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 4014
Subheading 401490 · $2.8M of $5.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4014905000 | Hygenic Article, Exc Nursing Nipples, NESOI | $2.6M | 11.14% | 84.10% | $291K |
| 4014901000 | Nursing Nipples, Of Vulcanize Rub, Exc Hard Rub | $216K | 10.58% | 100.00% | $23K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4014905000 | Hygenic Article, Exc Nursing Nipples, NESOI | $1.3M |
| 4014901000 | Nursing Nipples, Of Vulcanize Rub, Exc Hard Rub | $110K |
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
$2.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
France and China together supply 51% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
14.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.10%.