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Hard Rubber Gasket Bending/Forming Machine

Machine that bends and forms hard rubber gaskets for industrial sealing applications using heat and pressure. Classified in HTS 8465.94.00 for bending machines working hard rubber materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.9%+37.5%40.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8477.51.00Higher: 40.6% vs 40.4%

If for soft rubber or plastics injection molding

Rubber/plastics molding machinery has specific provisions.

8462Lower: 16.9% vs 40.4%

If for bending metal-reinforced rubber

Metalworking takes precedence over material worked.

8479.82.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.4%

If for mixing/kneading rubber rather than forming

Rubber processing preparatory machines classify separately.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include hardness specifications (Shore A >90) proving 'hard rubber' classification

β€’ Document differentiation from soft rubber extrusion equipment