Automotive Head Gasket
A multi-layer steel head gasket with elastomeric coatings, designed to seal the cylinder head to the engine block in internal combustion engines. Its construction from two or more layers of metal sheeting combined with non-metallic material qualifies it under tariff item 8484.10.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of an engine parts kit
Gaskets included with other engine components may be classified with the engine parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the gasket is declared as a multi-layer steel type with elastomeric coating to match the tariff item description
• Keep supplier documentation showing the layered construction in case CBSA requests verification
• Verify whether the gasket is sold as a replacement part, which may affect applicable duties
Related Products under Tariff item 8484.10.00
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Crystal Puller Chamber Gasket
A high-vacuum multi-layer gasket made of stainless steel with silver plating, used in Czochralski crystal puller chambers for wafer manufacturing. Its layered metal construction combined with vacuum sealing materials falls under tariff item 8484.10.00.
Cylinder Head Gasket for Diesel Engines
A three-layer steel gasket with wire bead reinforcement, designed for heavy-duty diesel engines. The multi-layer steel (MLS) construction with two or more layers of metal sheeting qualifies it under tariff item 8484.10.00.
Exhaust Flange Repair Gasket Kit
An assortment kit of multi-layer steel exhaust gaskets in varying thicknesses, packaged in retail pouches. As a set of gaskets of dissimilar composition, it falls under tariff item 8484.10.00.
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
A set of gaskets combining multi-layer steel with graphite facing, used for sealing exhaust manifolds to cylinder heads. The combination of metal sheeting and graphite places it under tariff item 8484.10.00.
Flange Gasket for Industrial Pipes
A spiral-wound gasket made of alternating stainless steel layers and graphite filler, used for high-pressure pipe flanges in chemical plants. Its multi-layer metal sheeting combined with graphite qualifies it under tariff item 8484.10.00.