U.S. imports of Sheath Contraceptives of Vulcanized Rubber (HS 401410) totaled $5.2M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Sheath Contraceptives of Vulcanized Rubber paid $599K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.22% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSheath contraceptives (condoms) of vulcanized rubber, classified under a single 10-digit line (4014100000), are regulated as medical devices by the FDA and must meet 510(k) clearance or equivalent requirements before importation and sale in the US market. Thailand and India are the leading suppliers to the US under this heading, reflecting the concentration of latex rubber processing capacity in Southeast Asia. Importers should ensure that foreign manufacturers are registered with FDA and that each shipment complies with applicable device labeling and quality system regulations.
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266 import shipments a month
Sheath contraceptives are classified as Class II medical devices by the FDA and require 510(k) premarket notification clearance. Foreign manufacturers must be registered with FDA, and devices must comply with applicable quality system regulations and labeling requirements. FDA may detain shipments at the port of entry if the manufacturer is not registered or if the product does not conform to cleared specifications. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory affairs specialist for current admissibility requirements.
Thailand and India lead US supply primarily because of their proximity to natural rubber plantations and their established latex processing industries. Natural rubber latex is the preferred raw material for condom manufacturing due to its elasticity and barrier properties, and both countries have invested heavily in the precision dipping and vulcanization infrastructure required to meet international quality standards.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $64.6M of Sheath Contraceptives of Vulcanized Rubber and exported $11.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Thailand and India together supply 79% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.0100% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.22% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4014100000 | Sheath Contraceptive, of Vulcanize Rub, Exc Hd Rub | $8.3M | 7.22% | 62.11% | $599K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4014100000 | Sheath Contraceptive, of Vulcanize Rub, Exc Hd Rub | $1.1M |
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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 4014
Subheading 401410 · $5.2M of $8.2M
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