Cellular Rubber Gasket Profile Extrusion from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
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
Import Tips
• 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