HVAC Duct Seal Profile from China
Extruded noncellular rubber profiles for sealing joints in HVAC ductwork to prevent air leaks. HTS 4008.29.20.00 for vulcanized profile shapes of noncellular rubber, simply cut.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify flame-retardant additives don't alter raw material character per note 5
• Ship in bulk coils to affirm profile status
• Avoid co-extrusion with textiles, excluded by chapter note 2(a)