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 material explicitly listed in the tariff item, and the machine performs a bending operation, making it classifiable under this item.
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 |
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8465940010; Equal To 8465940090; Equal To 8465940010; Equal To 8465940090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is used for general rubber processing
Machinery for working rubber not specifically for bending may fall under heading 84.77.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the machine is specifically for hard rubber, as machines for soft rubber may be classified elsewhere
• Provide the CBSA with details on the heating and bending process
• Check if the machine requires any special permits for rubber processing
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