Pharmaceutical Vial Rubber Septum Lid

A self-sealing vulcanized rubber septum lid for injectable pharmaceutical vials, pierced by needles without leakage. It qualifies as a closure under HTS 4016.99.1500 for other vulcanized rubber articles. Excluded from Chapter 90 medical articles by specific heading provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+17.5%20.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.39.00Lower: 10% vs 20.2%

If marketed specifically as syringe needle-piercing components

Chapter 90 note excludes certain medical appliance parts from Chapter 40.

3923.50.00.00Higher: 40.3% vs 20.2%

If plastic-coated versions where plastic is primary layer

Surface material determines heading if plastic predominates over rubber.

4016.99.60Higher: 37.5% vs 20.2%

If imported in bulk sheets before die-cutting into septa

Uncut sheets classify as 'other' rubber articles rather than finished closures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA compliance docs and sterilization certificates alongside HTS declaration

Specify 'self-sealing septum closures' in invoices to avoid medical instrument misclassification