Insulated Pipe Cellular Profile
Cellular rubber profiles designed to wrap pipes for thermal insulation, made of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. These profiles are shaped to fit around pipes and provide insulation, falling under tariff item 4008.19.00 as other profile shapes of cellular rubber.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the profiles are in the form of plates, sheets, or strip rather than profile shapes
Plates, sheets, and strip of cellular rubber are classified separately from profile shapes.
If the profiles are reinforced with textile or other materials
Reinforced rubber profiles may fall under hoses and tubing if they are tubular in nature.
If the profiles are cut to specific lengths and have additional fittings
Finished articles of cellular rubber may be classified under other articles of vulcanized rubber.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the profiles are made of cellular vulcanized rubber and not hard rubber, as hard rubber falls under a different chapter
• Verify the goods are not printed with motifs that would move them to Chapter 49
• Keep records of the rubber composition to support classification
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