Flexible Rubber Magnet for Door Seals from Germany
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 — 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
• 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