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U.S. imports of unvulcanized rubber rods, tubes, profile shapes & articles (nesoi) (HS 400690) totaled $1.5M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Unvulcanized Rubber Rods, Tubes, Profile Shapes & Articles (NESOI) paid $106K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $674K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFormed but uncured rubber articles—including rods, tubes, profile shapes, rings, discs, and washers—that have not yet been vulcanized fall under heading 400690, which the US schedule subdivides by rubber type: natural rubber (4006901000) and non-natural rubber (4006905000), with a legacy combined line (4006900000). These intermediate forms serve sealing, gasketing, and assembly applications where the fabricator completes vulcanization in-process. Canada leads US imports, with China and Mexico also significant; Chinese-origin goods may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification a routine compliance step.
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The US subdivides heading 400690 by polymer origin: 4006901000 covers forms and articles of natural rubber, 4006905000 covers those of non-natural (synthetic) rubber, and 4006900000 is a legacy combined line. The distinction matters because natural and synthetic rubber can carry different duty rates and may be subject to different trade-remedy measures.
Once the rubber has been vulcanized (cured), it exits heading 4006 entirely and classifies under headings 4008–4017 depending on form and use. Additionally, if an unvulcanized shape is incorporated into a composite article (e.g., a rubber-metal assembly), the classification of the finished article governs rather than the rubber component alone.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $672K | $779K | +$107K |
| GERMANY | $63K | $1.2M | +$1.1M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $66K | $967K | +$900K |
| INDIA | $43K | $617K | +$574K |
| MEXICO | $117K | $440K | +$323K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4006905000 | FORM & ARTICLE UNVULCANIZE RUB, EXC OF NAT RUB,NES | $944K | 19.27% | $66K |
| 4006901000 | OTHER FORM & ARTICLE, UNVULCANIZED RUB, OF NAT RUB | $553K | 12.02% | $40K |
FORM & ARTICLE UNVULCANIZE RUB, EXC OF NAT RUB,NES
OTHER FORM & ARTICLE, UNVULCANIZED RUB, OF NAT RUB
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4006900000 | OTHER FORMS & ARTICLES, OF UNVULCANIZED RUB, NESOI | $6.2M |
OTHER FORMS & ARTICLES, OF UNVULCANIZED RUB, NESOI
412.8K 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON, DC | -- | $824K | +$824K |
| TULSA, OK | -- | $687K | +$687K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $65K | $560K | +$495K |