Natural Rubber Automotive Engine Mount from China
A vulcanized natural rubber mount designed to isolate engine vibrations in passenger cars (HTS 8703). It absorbs shocks and reduces noise transmission to the vehicle chassis. Classified under 4016.99.30.00 as a vibration control good made from natural rubber for vehicles in headings 8701-8705.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify natural rubber content exceeds 50% via lab testing for accurate classification; obtain vehicle part certifications from OEMs; avoid misdeclaration as synthetic rubber which falls under different subheading