Carbon Block Seals Preform

Graphite-carbon blocks shaped for mechanical seal manufacturing. HTS 3801.90.00 semi-manufactures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.9%+35.0%39.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.9%+10.0%14.9%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.9%+10.0%14.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.9%+10.0%14.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.9%+10.0%14.9%

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8484.90.00Lower: 37.5% vs 39.9%

If machined seals

Sealing machinery parts.

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