Automotive Head Gasket from China
A multi-layer steel gasket with elastomeric coatings used to seal the cylinder head to the engine block in internal combustion engines. It falls under HTS 8484.10.00.00 due to its construction from two or more layers of metal sheeting combined for high-pressure sealing in automotive applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify gasket composition via material certificates to confirm multi-layer metal construction for 8484.10 classification
• Include automotive OEM specifications in documentation to avoid reclassification as simple metal washers
• Watch for country-of-origin rules; many head gaskets from Asia face standard MFN duties around 2.5%