Nitrile Rubber O-Ring for Automotive Fuel Injectors

A synthetic rubber O-ring made from acrylonitrile-butadiene (NBR) polymer classified under Chapter 39, used to seal fuel injector connections in vehicle engines. It falls under HTS 3926.90.4510 as an O-ring gasket or seal of plastics. Designed for high resistance to oils and fuels in automotive applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+35.0%38.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4016.93Lower: 12.5% vs 38.5%

If made primarily of vulcanized rubber rather than plastic polymers

Rubber seals fall under Chapter 40; plastic polymers stay in 3926 per material composition rules.

8484.90.00Lower: 37.5% vs 38.5%

If imported as integral part of a pump or compressor assembly

Parts of machinery take the machinery heading 84 if specifically for that equipment, not as separate seals.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 38.5%

If not specifically an O-ring shape, like flat gaskets

O-rings have dedicated subheading 3926.90.4510; other seal shapes go to residual 'Other' in 3926.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify polymer composition meets 95% monomer content per subheading notes to avoid reclassification to 'Other' plastics

Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certification to distinguish from rubber O-rings in Chapter 40