U.S. exports of Rubber Camel-Back Strips for Retreading Tires (SITC 62121) totaled $226K in August 2026.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCamel-back strips are pre-cured or uncured rubber extrusions applied to worn tire casings during the retreading process, and their dedicated classification reflects their highly specific end-use rather than their general rubber chemistry. The retreading industry — serving commercial trucking, aviation ground support, and off-road equipment fleets — depends on consistent strip geometry and compound hardness to meet DOT performance standards for retreaded tires. Importers should be aware that camel-back strips destined for aviation tire retreading may face additional quality-certification scrutiny beyond standard customs clearance.
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Camel-back strips are purpose-engineered for tire retreading — their cross-sectional profile, compound formulation, and dimensional tolerances are optimized for bonding to buffed tire casings. This specific end-use function, rather than the rubber chemistry alone, justifies the dedicated heading separate from general rubber plates, sheets, or strip.
Importers should check whether the specific country of origin is subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders applicable to rubber products, as well as any Section 301 tariff actions that may apply. Classification as camel-back strip rather than general rubber strip can affect which orders apply, so confirming the correct heading with a licensed customs broker is advisable.
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Basic heading 62121 · $226K of $13.0B
Exports · August 2026
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Singapore and Taiwan together take 71% of it.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $232K of Rubber Camel-Back Strips for Retreading Tires and exported $4.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.