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U.S. imports of technically specified natural rubber (tsnr) (HS 400122) totaled $74.9M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Technically Specified Natural Rubber (TSNR) paid $69K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $628K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Technically Specified Natural Rubber (TSNR) imports of $74.9M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $87.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTechnically specified natural rubber — marketed under grade designations such as SMR (Malaysia), SIR (Indonesia), and STR (Thailand) — is defined by measurable physical and chemical properties (dirt content, ash, nitrogen, volatile matter, plasticity) rather than visual inspection, making it the preferred form for large-scale tire and automotive component manufacturing. Indonesia leads US supply, followed by Thailand and Côte d'Ivoire. The US tariff schedule breaks TSNR into specific grades including Grade 5 (4001220005), Grade CV (4001220010), Grade 1 (4001220015), Grade 10 (4001220020), and Grade 20 (4001220025), with an NESOI line (4001220050) for other variants. Constant viscosity (CV) grade, stabilized with hydroxylamine, is particularly sought after by manufacturers requiring consistent Mooney viscosity across production runs.
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Constant viscosity (CV) grade is treated with hydroxylamine to prevent storage hardening, delivering a stable Mooney viscosity (typically ML 1+4 at 100°C of 60 or 50) that reduces mixing time and energy consumption on the factory floor. It is classified under 4001220010 and is especially valued by tire cord and technical rubber goods producers who need batch-to-batch consistency.
CBP expects the commercial invoice and packing list to identify the specific TSNR grade (e.g., SMR 20, SIR 10, STR CV60) along with the corresponding test certificate issued by the exporting country's rubber authority. Mismatches between the declared grade and the test certificate can trigger reclassification into the NESOI line (4001220050) or a request for re-examination, so aligning shipping documents with laboratory certificates before export is essential.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | $26.2M | -- | -$26.2M |
| COTE D'IVOIRE | $22.0M | -- | -$22.0M |
| THAILAND | $12.2M | -- | -$12.2M |
| LIBERIA | $5.0M | -- | -$5.0M |
| VIETNAM | $4.1M | -- | -$4.1M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4001220025 | TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE 20 | $45.2M | 10.00% | $48K |
| 4001220020 | TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE 10 | $23.3M | -- | -- |
| 4001220010 | TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE CV | $5.0M | -- | -- |
| 4001220005 | TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE 5 | $630K | -- | -- |
| 4001220050 | TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, NESOI | $496K | 14.07% | $21K |
| 4001220015 | TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE 1 | $256K | -- | -- |
TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE 20
TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE 10
TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE CV
TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE 5
TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, NESOI
TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER, GRADE 1
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4001220000 | TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER (TSNR) | $2.0M |
TECHNICALLY SPECIFIED NATURAL RUBBER (TSNR)
899.6K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $27.1M | $104K | -$27.0M |
| South Carolina | $18.9M | $121K | -$18.8M |
| Louisiana | $7.4M | -- | -$7.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $21.9M | -- | -$21.9M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $15.8M | -- | -$15.8M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $12.8M | -- | -$12.8M |