Rubber hygienic and pharmaceutical articles from India

India exported $87.0 million of rubber hygienic and pharmaceutical articles (HS 4014.10) in FY2025-26, up 33% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 12.5% for goods from China.

US duty from India
10%China 12.5%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$87MUp 32.7% on last year
HS code
4014.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 10%
China 12.5%

India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
4014.10.00.00 Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including nursing nipples), of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber: Sheath contraceptives Free 10% 12.5%

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 rubber hygienic and pharmaceutical articles

FY2022-23 $75.7 million
FY2023-24 $89.8 million
FY2024-25 $65.5 million
FY2025-26 $87.0 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 4014.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4014.10 is 0%, from 2021 data. 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 rubber hygienic and pharmaceutical articles from India?

10% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for rubber hygienic and pharmaceutical articles?

4014.10, under heading 4014 (Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including nursing nipples), of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export rubber hygienic and pharmaceutical articles?

Yes. India exported $87.0 million under HS 4014.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.