U.S. exports of Hygienic & Pharmaceutical Articles of Vulcanized Rubber (NESOI) (HS 401490) totaled $4.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Hygienic & Pharmaceutical Articles of Vulcanized Rubber (NESOI) paid $335K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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187 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 4014
Subheading 401490 · $4.7M of $5.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $37.4M of Hygienic & Pharmaceutical Articles of Vulcanized Rubber (NESOI) and exported $19.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4014905000 | Hygenic Article, Exc Nursing Nipples, NESOI | $2.6M | 10.94% | 90.20% | $289K |
| 4014901000 | Nursing Nipples, of Vulcanize Rub, Exc Hard Rub | $443K | 10.32% | 100.00% | $46K |
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 | $4.6M |
| 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.
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Exports · August 2026
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South Korea and Japan together take 73% of it.
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rate provision · imports
8.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.85% of imports for consumption.