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
42.4%
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
• 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