Cellular Rubber Gasket Profile Extrusion
Sponge rubber profiles extruded in custom shapes for industrial gaskets in machinery housings. HTS 4008.19.60.00 applies to these cellular rubber profile shapes, distinguished from sheets by non-rectangular cross-sections.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.3% | +35.0% | 38.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in plates, sheets or strip form
Rectangular cross-section cellular rubber classified under 4008.19.10, not profiles.
If as finished gasket articles
Completed rubber gaskets, not bulk profiles, go to 4016.93.
If imported as part of gasket sets
Gasket sets including rubber profiles may be classified as machinery parts in 8484.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for cellular structure (density <0.92 g/cm³ typical) to distinguish from solid rubber
• Document as 'profile shapes' with engineering drawings showing irregular geometry
• Watch for overworking; surface-textured but not further shaped profiles stay in 4008
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