SITCSection 6

Articles of Unhardened Noncellular Vulcanized Rubber, NES

Name: Articles of Unhardened Noncellular Vulcanized Rubber, NES (SITC 62999) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 62999Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $408.9M; YTD $2.8B

U.S. exports · July 2026: $295.5M

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U.S. imports of articles of unhardened noncellular vulcanized rubber, nes (SITC 62999) totaled $408.9M in July 2026, traded with 122 countries.

Importers of Articles of Unhardened Noncellular Vulcanized Rubber, NES paid $40.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $274.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Solid (noncellular) vulcanized rubber articles not elsewhere specified serve as a catch-all for a wide range of engineered rubber components — from mechanical seals and vibration dampeners to conveyor belt accessories — used across industrial, automotive, and infrastructure sectors. Classification here requires confirming the rubber is vulcanized but not hardened into ebonite, and that no more specific heading applies. The NES designation means customs examiners may scrutinize whether a more precise tariff provision exists before accepting this classification.

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88.0K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$408.9MYoY · Pro

Exports

$295.5MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$435.1M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 8 of 766 in section 6

Share of section 6 imports2%

Basic heading 62999 · $408.9M of $26.7B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should importers document that a rubber article belongs in the NES category rather than a more specific heading?

Importers should obtain a material composition certificate confirming vulcanization and the absence of cellular structure, and then systematically rule out more specific headings (e.g., rubber tubing, belting, gaskets with dedicated codes). A binding ruling request to CBP can provide certainty when the classification is genuinely ambiguous.

Does the vulcanization process affect admissibility or regulatory review for these articles?

For purely industrial rubber articles, no mandatory admissibility agency review applies. However, if the article contacts food or is used in a medical device context, FDA oversight may be triggered based on end use rather than the rubber's vulcanization state.