Wet Laid Technical Board for Gaskets

Wet machine board over 225 g/m² serving as base material for manufacturing industrial gaskets and seals. Classified under HTS 4805.93.40.15 as other uncoated heavy paperboard not further worked per chapter specifications. Offers compressibility and sealability when combined with subsequent processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4008.11.50Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If rubber content exceeds paper fibers

Rubber plate materials dominate classification in Chapter 40 over paperboard.

4804.29.00Same rate: 35%

If kraft sack paper specifications met

Paper meeting sack kraft chemical and strength specs classifies in 4804.29.

6815Lower: 10% vs 35%

If combined with mineral fibers

Articles of stone or similar materials with paper become Chapter 68 products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify basis weight and production method to prevent misclassification as lighter boards

Declare as semi-finished; finished gaskets classify under 8484

Watch for fiber content thresholds affecting chemical pulp paper subheadings

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