Nitrile Rubber-Like Plastic O-Ring Seals from China
Circular cross-section O-ring seals made from synthetic nitrile-based plastic copolymer for hydraulic systems. Classified in 3926.90.45 as plastic seals where the named copolymer units exceed 95% by weight per subheading note (a)(2).
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit monomer analysis report to confirm copolymer meets 95% threshold for plastic classification
• Label with durometer hardness and temperature ratings for customs verification
• Avoid common error of classifying with rubber goods; test for polymer vs elastomer distinction