Automotive Silicone Valve Cover Gasket from China
A flexible silicone gasket designed to seal the valve cover on internal combustion engines, preventing oil leaks. Classified under HTS 3926.90.45 as it is a plastic gasket used for sealing purposes in automotive applications. Made from silicone polymer meeting the chapter's polymer classification rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify material composition via lab testing to confirm silicone polymer content exceeds 95% for proper Chapter 39 classification
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use certification in documentation to avoid misclassification as engine parts under Chapter 84
• Check for REACH compliance if sourced from EU; common pitfall is undervaluation on high-volume automotive shipments