SITCSection 6

Unvulcanized Rubber Forms & Articles, NES

Name: Unvulcanized Rubber Forms & Articles, NES (SITC 62129) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 62129Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $1.3M; YTD $10.4M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $4.9M

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U.S. exports of unvulcanized rubber forms & articles, nes (SITC 62129) totaled $4.9M in July 2026.

Importers of Unvulcanized Rubber Forms & Articles, NES paid $108K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $577K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Beyond strips and primary forms, unvulcanized rubber is also shaped into a wide range of molded or extruded articles — gaskets, blanks, preforms, and custom profiles — that have not yet undergone vulcanization curing. This residual heading captures those finished or semi-finished shapes that do not fit the plate, sheet, strip, or camel-back categories, making it a common landing point for custom-molded preforms supplied to automotive, aerospace, and industrial assembly lines. The unvulcanized state is commercially significant because it allows downstream processors to bond, shape, or co-cure the article with other components before final cure.

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355 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$1.3MYoY · Pro

Exports

$4.9MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$9.7M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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Share of section 6 imports0.0050%

Basic heading 62129 · $1.3M of $26.7B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of articles typically fall under this NES heading rather than a more specific rubber heading?

Custom-molded preforms, extruded profiles with complex cross-sections, and shaped blanks intended for co-curing with metal or fabric substrates are common examples. If the article is unvulcanized and does not match the plate/sheet/strip form or the camel-back strip definition, this NES heading is the appropriate classification.

How does the unvulcanized state affect storage and shipping requirements for these articles?

Unvulcanized rubber articles are thermally sensitive and can undergo premature partial cure or cold-flow deformation if exposed to heat or excessive pressure during transit. Importers typically require temperature-controlled containers and limited stacking, and shelf-life dating from the manufacturer is important for quality assurance upon arrival.