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Foam Rubber Door Seal Profile

Continuous profile extrusions of cellular rubber for automotive door seals, featuring a bulbous cross-section for compression fitting. Falls under HTS 4008.19.60.00 as other profile shapes of cellular vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+37.5%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4008.21.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.8%

If hard rubber

Profile shapes of hard vulcanized rubber are classified separately under 4008.21.

4010Lower: 15.8% vs 40.8%

If configured as conveyor/transmission belting

Rubber belting profiles, even cellular, may fall under heading 4010 per chapter notes.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 40.8%

If imported as vehicle part assemblies

If assembled with other components for vehicles, classified by end-use in Chapter 87.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include cross-sectional drawings to prove 'profile shape' per Chapter 40 notes

• Certify vulcanization status and cellular nature to avoid reclassification

• Declare in bulk lengths, not pre-cut, to prevent treatment as finished goods