U.S. imports of Rubber Inner Tubes for Motor Cars, Buses & Trucks (HS 401310) totaled $361K in September 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Rubber Inner Tubes for Motor Cars, Buses & Trucks paid $110K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 30.44% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Rubber Inner Tubes for Motor Cars, Buses & Trucks imports of $361K in September 2026 ran 31% below the year-to-date monthly average of $522K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataRubber inner tubes for passenger cars, station wagons, racing cars, buses, and trucks are split at the 10-digit level between motor car applications (4013100010) and truck/bus applications (4013100020), reflecting the significant size and construction differences between these product types. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that has reshaped sourcing patterns toward South Korea and Vietnam, which together lead US supply under this heading.
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Classification depends on the type of vehicle the inner tube is designed for. Tubes sized and constructed for passenger cars, station wagons, and racing cars fall under 4013100010, while those intended for trucks and buses fall under 4013100020. Size specifications, valve type, and the manufacturer's technical documentation are the primary evidence used to support the correct line.
Chinese-origin inner tubes under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which has made South Korea and Vietnam increasingly competitive as alternative supply sources. Importers evaluating total landed cost should account for Section 301 exposure when comparing Chinese suppliers against alternatives, and should verify current list applicability with a licensed customs broker.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 4013
Subheading 401310 · $361K of $5.7M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $5.9M of Rubber Inner Tubes for Motor Cars, Buses & Trucks.
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 September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4013100020 | Innertubes, of Rubber, Used on Trucks and Buses | $438K | 28.27% | 100.00% | $124K |
| 4013100010 | Inner Tubes, of Rubber, Used on Motor Cars | $242K | 17.98% | 96.79% | $43K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4013100020 | Innertubes, of Rubber, Used on Trucks and Buses | $501K |
| 4013100010 | Inner Tubes, of Rubber, Used on Motor Cars | $34K |
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.
Imports · September 2026
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South Korea and China together supply 71% of it. China pays 47.7% duty; Taiwan 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
0.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 30.44% of imports for consumption.