Heading · Chapter 40
4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber
2 subheadings make up heading 4014 in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free – 4.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 1.4% 
Canada Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 4.3% 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 7% 
Brazil 9% – 14.4% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 12.6% 
Argentina 9% – 16% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines · average 13.3% 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 1% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free – 10% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 5% 
Nigeria Free – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.8% Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$207kUS$207k+US$5m+US$27m+> US$105m
Exports: 131
- Thailand: US$340m
- China: US$227m
- France: US$174m
- Malaysia: US$105m
- India: US$82m
- Germany: US$52m
- Japan: US$50m
- Belgium: US$30m
- United States: US$28m
- Hungary: US$28m
- Netherlands: US$27m
- Denmark: US$27m
- United Kingdom: US$22m
- Poland: US$22m
- Spain: US$20m
- Sweden: US$19m
- Italy: US$19m
- Austria: US$16m
- Slovakia: US$8m
- South Korea: US$7m
- Mexico: US$6m
- Indonesia: US$6m
- Singapore: US$6m
- Ukraine: US$6m
- Vietnam: US$5m
- Taiwan: US$5m
- Czechia: US$5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5m
- Slovenia: US$5m
- Ireland: US$5m
- Switzerland: US$4m
- Brazil: US$4m
- Lithuania: US$4m
- Latvia: US$3m
- Romania: US$3m
- Armenia: US$3m
- Russia: US$2m
- Serbia: US$2m
- Finland: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Greece: US$2m
- Sri Lanka: US$2m
- New Zealand: US$2m
- Australia: US$1m
- Portugal: US$1m
- United Arab Emirates: US$1m
- Estonia: US$1m
- Bulgaria: US$1m
- Türkiye: US$1m
- Colombia: US$1m
- Canada: US$820k
- Croatia: US$785k
- Luxembourg: US$700k
- Costa Rica: US$692k
- Tunisia: US$659k
- Argentina: US$344k
- Moldova: US$268k
- Dominican Republic: US$263k
- Fiji: US$257k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$207k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$5m+US$18m+> US$40m
Imports: 215
- China: US$132m
- United States: US$88m
- Germany: US$78m
- Italy: US$70m
- United Kingdom: US$55m
- Hungary: US$45m
- France: US$40m
- Brazil: US$36m
- Switzerland: US$34m
- Poland: US$34m
- Spain: US$34m
- Vietnam: US$33m
- Austria: US$33m
- Russia: US$29m
- Netherlands: US$29m
- Indonesia: US$28m
- Türkiye: US$22m
- South Africa: US$21m
- Belgium: US$21m
- Japan: US$21m
- India: US$20m
- Portugal: US$18m
- Mexico: US$17m
- Malaysia: US$17m
- Australia: US$16m
- South Korea: US$14m
- Mozambique: US$14m
- Canada: US$13m
- Nigeria: US$13m
- United Arab Emirates: US$12m
- Denmark: US$12m
- Czechia: US$12m
- Singapore: US$11m
- Greece: US$11m
- Ireland: US$10m
- Saudi Arabia: US$10m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$9m
- Pakistan: US$9m
- Taiwan: US$9m
- Thailand: US$8m
- Sweden: US$8m
- Ukraine: US$8m
- Philippines: US$8m
- Lithuania: US$8m
- Kazakhstan: US$7m
- Romania: US$7m
- Peru: US$7m
- Chile: US$7m
- Serbia: US$6m
- Argentina: US$6m
- Zambia: US$6m
- Croatia: US$6m
- Colombia: US$6m
- Slovakia: US$5m
- Norway: US$5m
- Latvia: US$5m
- Malawi: US$5m
- Zimbabwe: US$5m
- Bangladesh: US$5m
- Israel: US$5m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Thailand | US$340m | 24.2% |
| 2 |  China | US$227m | 16.1% |
| 3 |  France | US$174m | 12.4% |
| 4 |  Malaysia | US$105m | 7.4% |
| 5 |  India | US$82m | 5.9% |
| 6 |  Germany | US$52m | 3.7% |
| 7 | Japan | US$50m | 3.5% |
| 8 |  Belgium | US$30m | 2.1% |
| 9 | United States | US$28m | 2% |
| 10 |  Hungary | US$28m | 2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$132m | 9.4% |
| 2 | United States | US$88m | 6.2% |
| 3 | Germany | US$78m | 5.6% |
| 4 |  Italy | US$70m | 5% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$55m | 3.9% |
| 6 | Hungary | US$45m | 3.2% |
| 7 | France | US$40m | 2.9% |
| 8 | Brazil | US$36m | 2.6% |
| 9 | Switzerland | US$34m | 2.4% |
| 10 |  Poland | US$34m | 2.4% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 4014 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 4014 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 4014 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 4014 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4.2% (average 1.4%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 4014 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 4014 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 15% (average 7%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 4014 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 9% and 14.4%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 4014 into 13 tariff lines; the duty is between 9% and 16% (average 13.3%).
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 4014 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 4014 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 1%). 4 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 4014 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 4014 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 4014 covers 12 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 4014 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 4014 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 4014 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 10% (average 5%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 4014 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5%. 1 of them is duty-free.
World trade in heading 4014 goods reached US$1.4bn in 2024, down 8.1% on 2023.
Thailand was the largest exporter with 24.2% of the total, ahead of China.
China imported the most (US$132m).
The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 131 exporters with US$22m.
The United Kingdom imported US$55m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber?
Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber fall under HS heading 4014, part of chapter 40, in section VII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on hygienic or pharmaceutical articles in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4014 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on hygienic or pharmaceutical articles in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4014 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most hygienic or pharmaceutical articles?
Thailand, with US$340m in 2024 (24.2% of world exports).