Automotive Oil Pan Gasket

A vulcanized rubber gasket designed to seal the oil pan to the engine block in motor vehicles, preventing oil leaks. It falls under HTS 4016.93.1050 as an automotive gasket not specified elsewhere in the subheading for chapter 87 vehicles. Made from compressible rubber to withstand engine heat and vibration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4016.93Same rate: 37.5%

If used in aircraft or non-automotive vehicles

Gaskets for aircraft or other vehicles outside chapter 87 fall under different subheadings in 4016.93.

8484.10.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If made predominantly of metal with rubber insert

Metal gaskets or seals with minor rubber components are classified by the metal material in chapter 84.

4016.99Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If not specifically for chapter 87 automotive goods

General vulcanized rubber articles without designated vehicle use shift to the 'other' category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the gasket is specifically for automotive use in chapter 87 vehicles via engineering specs to confirm classification

Provide detailed technical drawings and vehicle compatibility certificates to avoid misclassification as general gaskets

Check for SAE standards compliance to prevent customs holds on quality-related issues

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