Industrial Pump Gaskets from Germany
Flat vulcanized rubber gaskets for flange connections on centrifugal pumps in chemical processing plants. HTS 4016.93.50 covers these as other unspecified seals, using neoprene for corrosion resistance. Not hard rubber and excludes Chapter 84 pump parts.
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
• Include chemical compatibility charts; misdeclaration can lead to EPA violations
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom sizes exceeding standard dimensions
• Separate from pump housings to avoid classification as machinery parts