Cellular Rubber Door Seals

Foam rubber profiles extruded for automobile and appliance door seals, providing airtight closure. Under 4016.10.00.00 as vulcanized cellular rubber, not profile shapes of 4008 due to article character. Meets Chapter 40 notes for non-hard rubber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4008.11.50Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If uncut cellular rubber profile shapes

Primary forms like profiles before article fabrication go to 4008.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If imported as vehicle body parts

Auto parts classification prevails over material in Chapter 87.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If plastic seals mimicking rubber

Cellular plastic articles in Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document cross-section exceeding 5mm to distinguish from rubber thread (note 6)

Separate from vehicle assembly; classify as standalone rubber articles

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