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Rubber Gasket Transfer Mold from Germany

Multi-cavity mold for transfer molding EPDM rubber gaskets used in automotive HVAC systems. Classified under HTS 8480.79.9090 as other rubber molds, with precision flash removal edges and multi-zone heating. Designed for high-pressure transfer process.

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

• Specify transfer molding process and rubber compound types (EPDM, nitrile) to distinguish from compression molding

• Maintain records showing U.S. customer specifications to support first-sale valuation for pricing

• Comply with REACH and RoHS for European-origin rubber compounds used in molds