Polyethylene Flange Gasket

Full-face gaskets cut from high-density polyethylene sheets for sealing pipe flanges in low-pressure systems. HTS 3926.90.45 applies as a plastic gasket with polyethylene monomer units at 97% by weight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.5%+35.0%38.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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3921.90.19Higher: 40.3% vs 38.5%

If under 38.1 cm width and 45.7 cm length per US note

Small plastic sheets or plates for gaskets qualify for Free (B) under 3921 special provisions.

3917.31.00.00Lower: 38.1% vs 38.5%

If flexible tubes or profiles used for sealing

Pipe profiles classify under 3917 if not specifically gaskets.

4008.21.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.5%

If floor coverings with sealing layer

Combined function shifts to Chapter 40 if rubber-plastic laminate predominates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify pressure class (e.g

โ€ข ANSI 150#) and include flange compatibility charts

โ€ข For chemically modified PE, classify per subheading note (a)(3) with modification details

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