Fluorosilicone Polymer Gum from China
Fluorosilicone gum stock is used in aerospace seals requiring fuel resistance. Primary form classification under HTS 3910.00.00.00 when fluoroalkyl siloxane monomers predominate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide monomer ratio analysis showing siloxane family dominance
• Aerospace customers require MIL-spec certification at entry
• Avoid compounded gums to stay in primary forms