Automotive Rubber Engine Mount

A vulcanized rubber mount designed to isolate engine vibrations in passenger cars and trucks (headings 8701-8705). It absorbs shocks and prevents transmission of vibrations to the vehicle chassis. Classified under 4016.99.5500 as a vibration control good specifically for motor vehicles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4016.99.60Same rate: 37.5%

If for non-vehicle applications like industrial machinery

Excludes vibration goods specifically for motor vehicles of 8701-8705 per subheading note.

8708.80.65Higher: 52.5% vs 37.5%

If sold as complete suspension assembly with metal brackets

Shifts to vehicle parts of 8708 when rubber is not the dominant component or function.

4008.21.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If in basic uncut sheet or profile form before final shaping

Chapter note limits 4016 to finished articles, not raw plates/sheets/profiles of 4008.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models in headings 8701-8705 via technical specs to confirm HTS classification

Provide OEM part numbers and vibration damping test data in documentation to avoid reclassification as general rubber parts