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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of vulcanized rubber thread & cord (SITC 62131) totaled $461K in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Vulcanized Rubber Thread & Cord paid $57K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $460K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vulcanized Rubber Thread & Cord imports of $461K in April 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $514K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataVulcanized rubber thread and cord — produced by extruding or cutting cured rubber into continuous linear forms — are foundational inputs for elastic textiles, medical bandaging, sportswear waistbands, and industrial sealing applications. The vulcanization step distinguishes these products from unvulcanized rubber strand, conferring the elastic recovery and durability that end-use performance demands. Thread and cord may be supplied bare or covered with textile fiber, and the covered variants can interact with textile classification rules, making the rubber-content determination important for correct heading assignment.
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Bare vulcanized rubber thread and cord fall squarely under this heading. When covered with textile fiber, the classification can shift depending on the applicable tariff schedule rules — the HTS may direct covered rubber thread to a textile heading. Importers should verify the specific HTS classification for covered variants with a licensed customs broker.
Apparel and hosiery manufacturers are the largest consumers, using rubber thread in waistbands, sock cuffs, and elastic panels. Medical device producers use it in compression bandaging and surgical drapes, while industrial users incorporate rubber cord into sealing and vibration-isolation assemblies.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALAYSIA | $129K | -- | -$129K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $37K | $89K | +$52K |
| TAIWAN | $88K | $4K | -$84K |
| TURKEY | $81K | -- | -$81K |
| MEXICO | -- | $74K | +$74K |
Monthly import values over time