Reconstituted Mica Gaskets and Seals from China
Die-cut gaskets from agglomerated mica sheets for sealing high-pressure steam pipes and valves. HTS 6814.90.00.00 covers these as articles of reconstituted mica for industrial sealing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
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
• Submit CAD drawings or die specs showing custom shaping to prove 'articles of mica' status
• Test for compressibility; poor performance may lead to rubber gasket reclassification (4016)
• Declare pressure ratings to support industrial, non-consumer use