HS code for hot water bottle
The U.S. HS code for a hot water bottle is usually 4014.90.50.00 (rubber), with a 4.2% general duty and an estimated total of 16.7% from China and 16.7% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41.7% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber | 4014.90.50.00 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
- 4014.90.50.00: Other
What decides the code
A hot water bottle of soft vulcanized rubber is a hygienic article classified under heading 4014, specifically 4014.90.50.00.
- Material decides the heading. Soft vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber places the bottle in heading 4014.
- The article is hygienic or pharmaceutical in use, which is the scope of heading 4014.
- It is not hard rubber and has no textile cover, so it stays in 4014.90.50.00 rather than a textile heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 4016 as other articles of vulcanized rubber is wrong because heading 4014 covers hygienic rubber articles specifically.
- Classifying under 3924 as plastic household articles is wrong because the bottle is rubber, not plastics.
- Classifying under 6307 as made up textile articles is wrong when the bottle is bare rubber with no textile cover.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.7% = 4.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.7%.
- Vietnam
- 16.7% = 4.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4014.90.50.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Rubber
- CN 4014 90 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a hot water bottle?
The U.S. HTS code for a hot water bottle is usually 4014.90.50.00 (rubber). The first six digits, 4014.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a hot water bottle from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4014.90.50.00 is 4.2%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.7% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16.7%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.