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U.S. imports of inflatable vulcanized rubber articles (except boat/dock fenders) (HS 401695) totaled $4.6M in April 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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