Unvulcanized Rubber Window Seal Profiles

Custom-extruded profiles of unvulcanized rubber for automotive window seals, supplied for final molding. HTS 4006.90.50.00 covers these as profile shapes 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.

4008.29Lower: 12.9% vs 37.7%

If vulcanized profile shapes

Vulcanization moves all rubber profiles/rods to heading 4008.

4016.99.30.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If specifically for vehicle use after vulcanization

Vulcanized rubber parts of vehicles classify under 4016.99.

4006.10.00.00Lower: 20.4% vs 37.7%

If simple flat strips/sheets

Chapter note 8 requires rectangular uncut shapes for 4006.10; profiles are other.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Supply CAD drawings matching extrusion to prove specific profile shaping

β€’ Test durometer hardness (<30 Shore A typical for unvulcanized) for verification

β€’ Separate from vulcanized profiles which would go to Chapter 40 automotive parts

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