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Cellulose Sealing Washers for HVAC Ductwork from China

Die-cut cellulose fiber washers sealing joints in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning duct assemblies. These paper-based seals under HTS 4823.90.8000 provide airtight barriers without chemical adhesives.

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

Include airflow test data showing sealing performance for customs verification

Package as finished seals, not raw material to avoid 48xx paper classifications