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U.S. imports of rubber inner tubes for motor cars, buses & trucks (HS 401310) totaled $532K in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Rubber Inner Tubes for Motor Cars, Buses & Trucks paid $137K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $532K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rubber Inner Tubes for Motor Cars, Buses & Trucks imports of $532K in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $421K.
Last updated: April 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.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $292K | -- | -$292K |
| CHINA | $76K | -- | -$76K |
| VIETNAM | $62K | -- | -$62K |
| ITALY | $45K | -- | -$45K |
| PAKISTAN | $36K | -- | -$36K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4013100020 | INNERTUBES, OF RUBBER, USED ON TRUCKS AND BUSES | $334K | 29.88% | $100K |
| 4013100010 | INNER TUBES, OF RUBBER, USED ON MOTOR CARS | $198K | 18.72% | $37K |
INNERTUBES, OF RUBBER, USED ON TRUCKS AND BUSES
INNER TUBES, OF RUBBER, USED ON MOTOR CARS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4013100010 | INNER TUBES, OF RUBBER, USED ON MOTOR CARS | $25K |
| 4013100020 | INNERTUBES, OF RUBBER, USED ON TRUCKS AND BUSES | $0 |
INNER TUBES, OF RUBBER, USED ON MOTOR CARS
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INNERTUBES, OF RUBBER, USED ON TRUCKS AND BUSES
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR MOTOR CARS
HS 401110
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR BUSES OR TRUCKS
HS 401120
GASKET, WASHERS & OTHER SEALS, OF VULCANIZED RUB
HS 401693
ARTICLES OF SOFT VULCANIZED RUBBER NESOI
HS 401699
MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DENTAL/VET GLOVES, MITTENS, MITTS
HS 401512
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, NESOI
HS 401190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $211K | -- | -$211K |
| Tennessee | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| California | $79K | -- | -$79K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $225K | -- | -$225K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $117K | -- | -$117K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $67K | -- | -$67K |