Sponge Rubber HVAC Duct Seal Profile
Cellular rubber profiles for sealing HVAC duct joints, featuring a bulb and fin design, made of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. These profiles are shaped to seal duct connections and are classified 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 sheet form rather than profile shapes
Sheets of cellular rubber are classified separately from profile shapes.
If the profiles are gaskets for HVAC ducts
Gaskets of vulcanized rubber are classified under heading 4016.
If the profiles are imported as parts of an HVAC system
Parts of air conditioning units are classified under heading 8415.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the profiles are made of cellular rubber and not solid rubber, as solid rubber profiles fall under different tariff items
• Ensure the profiles are not part of a complete HVAC system, which would be classified elsewhere
• Keep documentation of the rubber type and profile shape
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