Unvulcanized Rubber Discs for Gasket Molding

Circular discs cut from unvulcanized rubber sheets, used as blanks for compression molding into gaskets. HTS 4006.90.50.00 applies as 'other articles' of unvulcanized rubber, beyond simple sheets of heading 4006.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4006.10.00.00Lower: 20.4% vs 37.7%

If simple uncut rectangular sheets or blocks

Plates, sheets, and strip must be simply rectangular per chapter note 8, not die-cut shapes.

4016.99Lower: 12.5% vs 37.7%

If vulcanized articles or parts thereof

Any vulcanized rubber articles, including gaskets, classify under heading 4016.

4004.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If trimmings or parings from disc production

Manufacturing waste definitely not usable as-is falls under waste heading 4004.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document die-cut process to distinguish from simple rectangular sheets of 4006.10

β€’ Ensure no surface working beyond cutting, as further processing moves to heading 4008 definitions

β€’ Test for permitted additives only (emulsifiers, antioxidants) to maintain raw material status

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