HVAC System O-Ring Seals from Germany
Circular vulcanized rubber O-rings used in air conditioning units to seal refrigerant lines and prevent leaks. Falls under HTS 4016.93.5050 as other unspecified seals of vulcanized rubber, essential for HVAC system integrity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide cross-sectional diagrams and durometer hardness specs to distinguish from plastic seals in Chapter 39
• Ensure FDA compliance if for food-related HVAC; otherwise, standard rubber import rules apply
• Bundle with installation instructions to demonstrate non-specific machinery use, avoiding Chapter 84