Leather Oil Seals from China
These are leather seals designed for use in hydraulic machinery to prevent oil leakage in pumps and engines. They are made from treated composition leather for durability under high pressure and technical applications. Classified under HTS 4205.00.10.00 as leather articles for machinery use.
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 leather composition certification to avoid misclassification as plastic seals under Chapter 39
• Provide technical specs proving machinery use; general leather articles fall under 4205.00.80
• Ensure documentation shows treatment for oil resistance, common pitfall is lacking end-use proof