Cellular Rubber Weatherstripping from China
Expanded cellular rubber strips used for sealing gaps in doors and windows to prevent air and water infiltration. Classified under HTS 4016.10.00.00 as it is a vulcanized cellular rubber article designed for insulation and sealing, not covered by other specific headings. Its sponge-like structure provides compressibility and weather resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify cellular structure via cross-section analysis to confirm classification under 4016.10, as non-cellular rubber falls under 4016.99
• Include material test reports showing vulcanized cellular rubber composition to avoid reclassification