Hard Rubber Gasket Bending/Forming Machine
A machine that bends and forms hard rubber gaskets for industrial sealing applications using heat and pressure. Hard rubber is a hard material similar to hard plastics, and this machine performs a bending operation, placing it under tariff item 8465.94.00.
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 machine is primarily for rubber processing rather than a machine-tool
Machinery for working rubber may fall under heading 84.77 if it is not a machine-tool.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clarify that the machine works on hard rubber, not soft vulcanised rubber, as the latter may be excluded from Chapter 84
• Provide samples or technical data showing the hardness of the rubber processed
• Ensure the machine's description matches the bending operation under 8465.94.00
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