U.S. imports of Rubber Inner Tubes for Tires (SITC 62591) totaled $5.7M in August 2026, imported from 42 countries.
Importers of Rubber Inner Tubes for Tires paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.36% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRubber inner tubes serve as the pressurized air-retention component in tube-type tire assemblies, remaining commercially relevant for bicycles, motorcycles, agricultural equipment, and certain off-road vehicles despite the dominance of tubeless designs in passenger automotive markets. Classification depends on the tube's intended tire size and vehicle type, which also governs the applicable HTS subheading and any associated duty treatment. Importers should note that antidumping and countervailing duty orders have historically targeted certain rubber inner tubes from specific origins, making a thorough admissibility and trade-remedy check essential before entry.
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1.3K import shipments a month
The primary classification factors are the tube's intended vehicle application (bicycle, motorcycle, agricultural, etc.) and the corresponding tire rim diameter range. These details appear on the manufacturer's product specification and must align with the declared HTS subheading. Misclassification between vehicle-type categories is a common audit trigger.
Yes, antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been imposed on rubber inner tubes from certain countries in past trade remedy proceedings. Importers should query the US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department databases for active orders covering the specific origin and product type before finalizing sourcing decisions.
Basic heading 399 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 62591 · $5.7M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and South Korea together supply 62% of it. China pays 38.9% duty; India 6.9%.
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Imports
$5.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $70.3M of Rubber Inner Tubes for Tires and exported $11.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.