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%+35.0%37.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

8477.51.00Higher: 38.1% vs 37.9%

If for soft rubber or plastics injection molding

Rubber/plastics molding machinery has specific provisions.

8462Lower: 14.4% vs 37.9%

If for bending metal-reinforced rubber

Metalworking takes precedence over material worked.

8479.82.00Lower: 35% vs 37.9%

If for mixing/kneading rubber rather than forming

Rubber processing preparatory machines classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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

β€’ Document differentiation from soft rubber extrusion equipment