Unvulcanized Rubber O-Ring Blanks from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.7%

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

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

Include mold trial documentation showing softness indicative of unvulcanized state

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