Automotive Head Gasket from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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%