U.S. exports of Cellular Vulcanized Rubber Rods & Profile Shapes (HS 400819) totaled $3.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Cellular Vulcanized Rubber Rods & Profile Shapes paid $291K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.16% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cellular Vulcanized Rubber Rods & Profile Shapes imports of $1.7M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataExtruded and molded cellular (foam/sponge) rubber in rod and profile-shape form—door seals, window gaskets, edge trims, and similar cross-sections—classifies under heading 400819, which the US schedule breaks into four 10-digit lines distinguishing natural-rubber profile shapes (4008192000), other natural-rubber shapes (4008194000), non-natural profile shapes (4008196000), and other non-natural shapes (4008198000). China is the leading US supplier, followed by Germany and Spain, reflecting both high-volume commodity production and precision-engineered specialty profiles. Importers sourcing from China should confirm Section 301 tariff applicability at the specific 10-digit line level.
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434 import shipments a month
Profile shapes (4008192000 and 4008196000) are continuous extruded cross-sections—such as D-seals, P-seals, or T-profiles—designed to be cut to length. 'Other shapes' (4008194000 and 4008198000) covers molded or cut cellular rubber articles like rings, discs, and custom-molded pieces that do not fit the continuous-profile description. Correct line selection depends on the manufacturing method and the article's geometry.
Composite cellular rubber profiles are classified based on the constituent material that imparts the essential character, typically the predominant rubber type by weight or function. If the layers are inseparable and the predominant polymer cannot be determined, the importer should seek a binding ruling from CBP, as misclassification across the natural/non-natural lines can affect duty liability.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 4008
Subheading 400819 · $3.7M of $32.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $17.9M of Cellular Vulcanized Rubber Rods & Profile Shapes and exported $39.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4008196000 | Profile Shapes, of Cellular Rubber, Ex Natural Rubbr | $1.3M | 15.84% | 92.62% | $210K |
| 4008192000 | Profile Shapes of Cellular Rub, of Natural Rubber | $171K | 20.93% | 84.04% | $36K |
| 4008198000 | Othr Shapes, of Cellular Rbr, Ex of Nat Rbr, NESOI | $166K | 19.38% | 97.71% | $32K |
| 4008194000 | Other Shapes of Cell Ruber, of Natural Rubber, NESOI | $135K | 9.26% | 86.38% | $13K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4008190000 | Rods & Profile Shape Vulcanized Rub, Cellular Rub | $3.7M |
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.
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Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 84% of it.
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rate provision · imports
8.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.16% of imports for consumption.