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Pressure Cooker Safety Valve Rubber Seal

Vulcanized rubber O-ring seal for pressure cooker safety valves, maintaining airtight pressure during cooking. Classified under HTS 4016.99.1500 as a rubber closure/seal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+20.0%22.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+60.0%62.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8484.90.00.00Higher: 40% vs 22.7%

If imported as complete safety valve assembly

Valve assemblies classify as mechanical appliance parts in Chapter 84.

4016.93Lower: 15% vs 22.7%

If with fabric reinforcement for high-pressure

Reinforced rubber seals have dedicated heading.

7323.93.00Higher: 27% vs 22.7%

If metal-embedded for cooker lid assembly

Stainless steel cooking vessel parts take Chapter 73 heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify pressure resistance specs (e.g

• UL standards) for safety validation

• Declare as universal replacement seals, not appliance-specific parts

• Avoid Chapter 84 classification by emphasizing closure function over mechanical