Flexible Rubber Magnet for Door Seals from China

Bendable magnetic strips embedded in rubber for refrigerator or shower door seals, magnetized for holding contact. Falls under HTS 8505.19.10.00 as flexible permanent magnets in article form. Provides durable, weather-resistant magnetic closure.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.9%

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
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]

Import Tips

Classify based on magnetic function; rubber matrix supports flexibility but doesn't change heading

Include pull force specs in entry docs to prove permanent magnet status

Avoid classifying as rubber profiles (4009) by emphasizing magnetic essential character