TPE Window Seal Strip

Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) seal strip for automotive side windows, styrene-ethylene-butylene copolymer of heading 3901. Classified 3926.90.45.90 as other seal. Ensures weatherproofing.

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.

4016.99.30Lower: 35% vs 38.5%

If profile shapes for vehicles

Rubber profiles have vehicle-specific Chapter 40 codes.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 38.5%

If small dimensioned per USNote

Rigid plastic sheets <=38.1x45.7cm get Free (B).

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 38.5%

If body parts assembly

Integral car body seals become vehicle parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify by predominant comonomer weight per note (a)(4)

Avoid set with glass; individual strips stay in 3926

Temperature test for TPE vs vulcanized rubber distinction

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