Rubber Baby Pacifiers
Orthodontic-style vulcanized rubber soothers for infant oral hygiene and comfort. HTS 4014.90.50.00 includes these as hygienic rubber articles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If silicone or plastic nipple/shield
Non-rubber pacifiers classify as other plastic articles.
If marketed as teething toys
Toys in Chapter 95 take precedence over material-based classification.
If solid chew toys without nipple
Simple rubber articles without hygienic function go to 4016.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CPSC requires third-party testing for phthalates and small parts
• Label with BPA-free claims validated by testing; include age/size warnings
• Distinguish from silicone versions to maintain rubber classification
Related Products under HTS 4014.90.50.00
Latex Exam Gloves
Powder-free disposable gloves made from vulcanized natural rubber latex, used in medical examinations and procedures. Classified under HTS 4014.90.50.00 as hygienic articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, designed for single-use infection control in healthcare settings.
Rubber Nursing Nipples
Vulcanized rubber nipples for baby bottles, soft and flexible for infant feeding. Falls under HTS 4014.90.50.00 as explicitly mentioned hygienic articles of vulcanized rubber for nursing purposes.
Rubber Enema Bulbs
Flexible squeeze bulbs made of vulcanized rubber used with tubing for pharmaceutical enemas and colon cleansing. Classified in HTS 4014.90.50.00 as pharmaceutical articles of soft vulcanized rubber.
Rubber Ear Syringes
Vulcanized rubber bulb syringes for ear irrigation and wax removal in pharmaceutical applications. Fits HTS 4014.90.50.00 as other pharmaceutical rubber articles.
Rubber Douche Bags
Flexible vulcanized rubber reservoirs with fittings for feminine hygienic irrigation. Classified under HTS 4014.90.50.00 as hygienic articles of soft rubber.
Rubber Finger Cots
Thin vulcanized latex sheaths for protecting fingers during medical exams or food handling. Falls under HTS 4014.90.50.00 as other hygienic rubber articles.