Nitrile Rubber O-Ring for Automotive Fuel Injectors from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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