Rubber vial stoppers: U.S. import tariffs
Bromobutyl/chlorobutyl stoppers for vaccine and drug vials.
HTS code
4016.99.60.50
Base (MFN) rate
2.5%
From China today
40%
FDA product code
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Duty by country of origin
| Origin | Layers | Total added duty | Per $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | None | 0% | $0 |
| Canada | None | 0% | $0 |
| Panama | None | 0% | $0 |
| United States (domestic) | None | 0% | $0 |
| Myanmar | Base duty 2.5% | 2.5% | $250 |
| Laos | Base duty 2.5% | 2.5% | $250 |
| Nepal | Base duty 2.5% | 2.5% | $250 |
| Haiti | Base duty 2.5% | 2.5% | $250 |
| Taiwan | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 7.5% | 10% | $1,000 |
| Guatemala | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 10% | $1,000 |
| Honduras | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 10% | $1,000 |
| El Salvador | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 10% | $1,000 |
| Germany (EU) | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 7.5% | 10% | $1,000 |
| Italy (EU) | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 7.5% | 10% | $1,000 |
| Portugal (EU) | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 7.5% | 10% | $1,000 |
| Jordan | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 10% | $1,000 |
| Bangladesh | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Cambodia | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| India | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Indonesia | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Malaysia | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Pakistan | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Sri Lanka | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| South Korea | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Japan | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Singapore | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Nicaragua | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Costa Rica | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Dominican Republic | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Colombia | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Peru | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Chile | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Ecuador | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Argentina | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| United Kingdom | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 10% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Israel | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Morocco | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Australia | Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 12.5% | $1,250 |
| Vietnam | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 15% | $1,500 |
| Thailand | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 15% | $1,500 |
| Philippines | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 15% | $1,500 |
| Hong Kong | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 15% | $1,500 |
| Brazil | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 15% | $1,500 |
| Uruguay | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 15% | $1,500 |
| Türkiye | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% | 15% | $1,500 |
| China | Base duty 2.5% + Section 301 forced-labor tariff 12.5% + Section 301 25% | 40% | $4,000 |
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Rubber vial stoppers from China
$36,917.85
landed cost · $0.37 per unit
Effective duty rate
40%
| Layer | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Customs value | $25,000.00 | |
| Base duty (HTS 4016.99.60.50: 2.5%) HTSUS Column 1 General | 2.5% | $625.00 |
| Section 301 forced-labor tariff (China tier 12.5%)pending expert review USTR final action, 91 FR 47318 (Jul. 28, 2026) | 12.5% | $3,125.00 |
| Section 301 (China) — List 3(9903.88.03) HTSUS Ch. 99, U.S. note 20 | 25% | $6,250.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.5) | $86.60 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $31.25 | |
| Freight + insurance | $1,800.00 | |
| Total landed cost | $36,917.85 |
- ⚠ Classification depends on design; some stoppers are classified under 4016.99.35 (Free). Verify with your broker.
HTS 4016.99.60.50. Estimate only — not a binding ruling. Excludes antidumping/countervailing duties and brokerage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on rubber vial stoppers from China?
For entries today, rubber vial stoppers from China (HTS 4016.99.60.50) carry about 40% in combined duties: Base duty (HTS 4016.99.60.50: 2.5%) 2.5%; Section 301 forced-labor tariff (China tier 12.5%) 12.5%; Section 301 (China) — List 3 25%.
What HTS code are rubber vial stoppers classified under?
Rubber vial stoppers are most commonly classified under HTS 4016.99.60.50 — "Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber — other". Base (MFN) rate: 2.5%. Classification depends on materials and use; confirm with your broker.
Which country has the lowest tariff for rubber vial stoppers?
Among the origins we track, Mexico has the lowest added duty (0%). Supplier pricing, quality and FDA registration still drive total cost.