U.S. imports of Inflatable Vulcanized Rubber Articles (Except Boat/Dock Fenders) (HS 401695) totaled $4.0M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Inflatable Vulcanized Rubber Articles (Except Boat/Dock Fenders) paid $322K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataInflatable articles of vulcanized rubber not classified as boat or dock fenders — including pneumatic cushions, inflatable seals, expansion joints, and similar products — serve diverse industrial and consumer end uses. The heading resolves to a single US tariff line (4016950000). Mexico leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and Germany, a supplier mix that reflects both automotive-adjacent manufacturing in North America and precision-engineered industrial components from Europe. The key classification question is whether an article is truly inflatable in function versus merely hollow.
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1.4K import shipments a month
An inflatable article is one designed to be filled with air or gas under pressure to achieve its functional form — such as a pneumatic seal that expands when pressurized to close a gap. A hollow rubber article that is not intended to be inflated (e.g., a rubber ball with a fixed air pocket) may instead classify under 401699 or another specific heading. The article's design intent and whether it has a valve or inflation port are key indicators.
Imports from Mexico may qualify for USMCA preferential tariff treatment if the goods satisfy the applicable rules of origin, including tariff-shift and regional value content requirements. Importers must obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin and retain it for five years per CBP requirements. Given Mexico's position as the leading supplier under this heading, verifying origin compliance is a routine step for cost management.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $50.0M of Inflatable Vulcanized Rubber Articles (Except Boat/Dock Fenders) and exported $39.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 7 in heading 4016
Subheading 401695 · $4.0M of $451.4M
Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and South Korea together supply 49% of it. China pays 14.7% duty; Mexico 2.9%.
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rate provision · imports
17.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.03% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4016950000 | Inflatable Articles, Exc Boat/Dock Fender, NESOI | $4.0M | 8.03% | 82.50% | $322K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4016950000 | Inflatable Articles, Exc Boat/Dock Fender, NESOI | $4.4M |
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.