Cellular Natural Rubber Gasketing Strip

Vulcanized foam strip of natural rubber, simply cut to rectangular profile for machinery seals. Classified in HTS 4008.11.10.00 as cellular strip of vulcanized natural rubber per Chapter 40 definitions for unworked shapes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4008.11.50Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If rods or profile shapes, not plates/sheets/strip

Cellular natural rubber rods/profiles over 5mm classify in 4008.11.50, distinct from strip forms.

4002.99.00Same rate: 35%

If unvulcanized synthetic latex form

Unvulcanized mixtures not irreversibly transformable by sulfur go to 4002, excluding vulcanized goods.

3921.19.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If predominantly plastic with minor rubber

If rubber loses essential character due to plastic compounding, it shifts to Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with natural rubber content and cellular density to avoid misclassification as solid rubber

Avoid surface printing beyond identification; excessive working shifts to 4016

Use ISO 2230 testing to prove vulcanized cellular structure compliant with notes