Automotive Oil Pan Gasket from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• 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