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Cellular Natural Rubber Gasket Sheet

Thick foam sheets of vulcanized natural rubber specifically for cutting industrial gaskets. Classified in 4008.19.4000 as 'other' cellular natural rubber plates not further fabricated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4016.93Lower: 15% vs 37.5%

If pre-cut into finished gasket shapes

Fabricated rubber articles move out of 4008 semi-finished materials.

4008.19Same rate: 37.5%

If hard rubber (ebonite)

Hard rubber excluded and classified separately.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Maintain original rectangular dimensions; pre-cut gasket shapes become 4016.93 articles

• Provide NIR spectroscopy or similar tests confirming natural vs synthetic rubber composition

• Avoid surface printing beyond identification marks to prevent reclassification