Automotive Crankshaft Oil Seal from Germany
A radial oil seal designed for sealing the crankshaft in internal combustion engines, preventing oil leakage between the rotating shaft and engine block. Made from nitrile rubber with a metal reinforced outer casing, it is classified under HTS 8487.90.00.40 as a machinery part oil seal not of rubber from Chapter 40. It lacks electrical features and is used in automotive machinery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify material composition to confirm exclusion from Chapter 40 (rubber articles); provide lab test reports if nitrile or similar synthetic content is borderline
• Include detailed engineering drawings showing no electrical connectors or features to avoid reclassification to electrical machinery headings