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U.S. imports of sheath contraceptives of vulcanized rubber (HS 401410) totaled $6.9M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Sheath Contraceptives of Vulcanized Rubber paid $479K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sheath Contraceptives of Vulcanized Rubber imports of $6.9M in April 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.4M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4014100000 | SHEATH CONTRACEPTIVE, OF VULCANIZE RUB, EXC HD RUB | $6.9M | 10.00% | $479K |
SHEATH CONTRACEPTIVE, OF VULCANIZE RUB, EXC HD RUB
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4014100000 | SHEATH CONTRACEPTIVE, OF VULCANIZE RUB, EXC HD RUB | $749K |
SHEATH CONTRACEPTIVE, OF VULCANIZE RUB, EXC HD RUB
1.6M grs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| Massachusetts | $2.0M | $165K | -$1.9M |
| New Jersey | $945K | $54K | -$890K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $3.4M | -- | -$3.4M |
| BOSTON, MA | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $943K | -- | -$943K |