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HSChapter 40
U.S. imports of natural rubber in other primary forms (nesoi) (HS 400129) totaled $1.7M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Natural Rubber in Other Primary Forms (NESOI) paid $128K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEncompassing natural rubber forms that do not fit the smoked sheet or TSNR classifications — such as air-dried sheets, crepe rubber, and other specialty processed forms — this residual heading (4001290000) serves niche compounding and specialty product applications. Turkey, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia are among the leading US suppliers, a notably diverse origin mix that reflects the variety of processing traditions captured here. Importers should pay close attention to the processing method and physical form described in supplier documentation, as the boundary between this NESOI line and the TSNR or smoked sheet headings can be a classification gray area requiring careful review.
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Air-dried sheets (ADS), pale crepe, brown crepe, and technically unspecified block rubber that lacks a formal grade certificate are the forms most frequently classified here. Rubber that has been processed but does not meet the visual standards for RSS grades or the technical specifications for TSNR grades also falls into this residual category.
Yes. Lightly processed crepe can sometimes be argued to fall under Chapter 40's primary forms provisions or, if further worked, under downstream headings. The key classification question is whether the processing has advanced the material beyond a primary form. Consulting a licensed customs broker and providing detailed processing records from the supplier is advisable to defend the declared heading.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4001290000 | NATURAL RUBBER IN OTHER FORMS, NESOI | $1.7M | 10.07% | $128K |
NATURAL RUBBER IN OTHER FORMS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4001290000 | NATURAL RUBBER IN OTHER FORMS, NESOI | $1.2M |
NATURAL RUBBER IN OTHER FORMS, NESOI
377.7K kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| Texas | $6K | $800K | +$795K |
| Massachusetts | $179K | $58K | -$122K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.3M | $20K | -$1.2M |
| HILDAGO, TX | -- | $720K | +$720K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $175K | -- | -$175K |