SITCSection 6

Articles of Unhardened Cellular Vulcanized Rubber, NES

Name: Articles of Unhardened Cellular Vulcanized Rubber, NES (SITC 62992) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 62992Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $25.8M; YTD $164.8M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $10.0M

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U.S. imports of articles of unhardened cellular vulcanized rubber, nes (SITC 62992) totaled $25.8M in July 2026, traded with 55 countries.

Importers of Articles of Unhardened Cellular Vulcanized Rubber, NES paid $1.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $6.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Foam-structured vulcanized rubber articles — including open- and closed-cell sponge rubber components — fall here when not classified under a more specific heading. The cellular structure distinguishes these goods from solid rubber articles, affecting both compressibility specifications and end-use suitability in sealing, cushioning, and insulation applications across automotive, construction, and consumer goods sectors. Importers should confirm that the rubber has been vulcanized but not hardened (ebonite), as that distinction drives classification between competing headings.

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4.5K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$25.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$10.0MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$26.0M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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Basic heading 213 of 766 in section 6

Share of section 6 imports0.10%

Basic heading 62992 · $25.8M of $26.7B

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Imports · July 2026

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origin

Mexico and Canada together supply 62% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes 'cellular' from 'noncellular' vulcanized rubber for classification purposes?

Cellular vulcanized rubber has a foam or sponge-like internal structure with air pockets, giving it compressibility and cushioning properties. Noncellular vulcanized rubber is solid throughout. This structural difference is the primary classification dividing line between SITC 62992 and 62999, and misclassification can affect applicable duty rates.

What types of finished goods typically fall under this heading?

Common examples include foam rubber gaskets, weatherstripping, padding, and cushioning components that are not specifically described elsewhere. Articles that are more specifically described — such as rubber gloves, tires, or tubing — are classified under their own dedicated headings rather than this residual NES category.