Miscellaneous vulcanized rubber articles from India
India exported $344 million of miscellaneous vulcanized rubber articles (HS 4016.99) in FY2025-26, up 9.3% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 14.3% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 16.8% to 40.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 16.8%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $344MUp 9.3% on last year
- HS code
- 4016.99Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 6.8 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 9 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4016.99.03.00 | Other: Containers, with or without their closures, of a kind used for the packing, transporting or marketing of merchandise | 3% | 13% | 40.5% |
| 4016.99.05.00 | Other: Household articles not elsewhere specified or included | 3.4% | 13.4% | 23.4% |
| 4016.99.10.00 | Other: Handles and knobs | 3.3% | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| 4016.99.15.00 | Other: Caps, lids, seals, stoppers and other closures | 2.7% | 12.7% | 22.7% |
| 4016.99.20.00 | Other: Toys for pets | 4.3% | 14.3% | 16.8% |
| 4016.99.30.00 | Of natural rubber: Vibration control goods of a kind used in the vehicles of headings 8701 through 8705 | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4016.99.35 | Of natural rubber: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4016.99.55.00 | Other: Vibration control goods of a kind used in the vehicles of headings 8701 through 8705 | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
| 4016.99.60 | Other: Other | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of miscellaneous vulcanized rubber articles
India's exports to all countries under HS 4016.99, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4016.99 is 2%, ranging from 0% to 2.5% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on miscellaneous vulcanized rubber articles from India?
10% to 14.3% on the 9 US tariff lines under HS 4016.99, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 16.8% to 40.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for miscellaneous vulcanized rubber articles?
4016.99, under heading 4016 (Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export miscellaneous vulcanized rubber articles?
Yes. India exported $344 million under HS 4016.99 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.