Unvulcanized Rubber O-Ring Blanks

Pre-cut toroidal blanks from unvulcanized rubber for molding into O-rings. Classified in HTS 4006.90.50.00 as other articles (rings) of unvulcanized rubber.

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.

4016.93Lower: 12.5% vs 37.7%

If vulcanized O-rings or seals

Finished vulcanized rubber seals and gaskets are articles of heading 4016.

4006.90.10.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If in plates, sheets, strip, rods, or simple profiles only

Complex ring shapes exceed 'profile shapes' in 4006.90.10; become 'other articles'.

4002.91.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If synthetic latex dispersions

Latex forms remain primary synthetic rubber under heading 4002.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Clearly mark as 'blanks for vulcanization' to avoid confusion with finished O-rings

β€’ Include mold trial documentation showing softness indicative of unvulcanized state

β€’ Watch for reclassification if blanks have been prevulcanized (latex form note)

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