Compressed Paper Washers for Hydraulic Systems from Germany
High-density compressed paper washers used in hydraulic cylinders and valves for pressure sealing. HTS 4823.90.8000 covers these as paper pulp-based seals cut to precise dimensions, offering cost-effective alternatives to synthetics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test and document Mullen burst strength to prove suitability as industrial seals
• Use precise invoices specifying 'cut-to-shape paper gaskets' vs generic paperboard