Appliance Door Seals from Japan
Magnetic strip vulcanized rubber gaskets for refrigerator and oven doors, maintaining temperature control. Classified 4016.93.5050 as other seals excluding hard rubber or Section XVI parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify non-electrical function despite magnetic strip to avoid Section XVI
• Include food-grade certification for refrigerator seals
• Ship unassembled to maintain rubber article status