Coated Cellulose Fiber Pipe Seals
Coated Cellulose Fiber Pipe Seals are die-cut seals made from coated cellulose fiber webs, designed for sealing pipe joints in water systems. They are cut to precise shapes and offer a biodegradable sealing solution. These products qualify under tariff item 4823.90.00 as other articles of coated cellulose fiber webs cut to size or shape.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the seals are made of vulcanized rubber rather than cellulose fiber
Gaskets and seals of vulcanized rubber are classified in Chapter 40.
If the cellulose fiber is coated with plastics constituting more than half the total thickness
Paper-reinforced stratified sheeting of plastics or paper coated with plastics may fall under Chapter 39.
If the seals are part of a gasket set with other materials
Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other materials are classified in Chapter 84.
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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 seals are classified as articles of coated cellulose fiber, not as gaskets of other materials
• Verify the coating does not constitute more than half the total thickness, which would shift classification to Chapter 39
• Provide technical specifications and test results to CBSA for verification
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