Silicone Rubber Molded Gasket for Panelboards from China
Liquid injection molded silicone rubber gaskets that seal enclosures of molded-case circuit breakers (heading 8536). Designed for IP65 environmental protection with specific compression set for breaker door assemblies. Qualifies as molded parts under 8538.90.60.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
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
• Include Shore A hardness and compression set test results for classification support
• Match gasket profile exactly to specific breaker model door geometry
• Avoid 4016.99 classification by proving principal electrical apparatus use