Nitrile O-Ring for Automotive Fuel Injectors from China
A vulcanized nitrile rubber O-ring designed for sealing fuel injector connections in gasoline engines. It falls under HTS 4016.93.50.10 as an O-ring, which is a specific type of gasket, washer, or seal made from vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. The circular cross-section and sealing function classify it here.
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 material composition via lab testing to confirm it's vulcanized rubber and not hard rubber, as hard rubber excludes from Chapter 40
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certification to avoid misclassification as machinery parts under Chapter 84
• Ensure FDA compliance if used in fuel systems contacting food-grade components to prevent regulatory delays