Heat Exchanger Gasket from Japan
Double-jacketed metal gasket with PTFE inner lining for plate heat exchangers in HVAC systems. Classified in HTS 8484.10.00.00 for metal sheeting combined with other materials for thermal sealing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify exchanger type (plate/shell/tube) in invoices for proper machinery association
• Thermal conductivity test data supports composite gasket status over simple metal
• Avoid generic 'gasket' descriptions; detail construction to prevent 8484.90 downgrade