6 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of a rubber seal from China
Issued January 31, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardN2 N249084 (January 31, 2014)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4016.93.5050
Headings: 4016
Product description
Product number 111-054-040-1 is a seal designed to fit inside a wedgelock coupler. It is a circular seal composed of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) with a metal garter spring. The seal functions to keep dust and debris from clogging the threads of an adjuster screw that fits into another internal part of the wedgelock coupler.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the seal will be 4016.93.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber…gaskets, washers and other seals, other.
Full text
N249084 January 31, 2014 CLA-2-40:OT:RR:NC:N4:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4016.93.5050 Mr. Stephen R. Keller Cascade Corporation P.O. Box 20187 Portland, OR 97294-0187 RE: The tariff classification of a rubber seal from China Dear Mr. Keller: In your letter dated December 19, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Product number 111-054-040-1 is a seal designed to fit inside a wedgelock coupler. It is a circular seal composed of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) with a metal garter spring. The seal functions to keep dust and debris from clogging the threads of an adjuster screw that fits into another internal part of the wedgelock coupler. The applicable subheading for the seal will be 4016.93.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber…gaskets, washers and other seals, other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Joan Mazzola at (646) 733-3023. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of a well seal kit from Canada
The classification, country of origin, and marking of a Tee Head Bolt Assembly and Mechanical Joint Gasket Pack
The tariff classification of a rubber seal from India
The tariff classification of a rubber cone packing seal from China
The tariff classification of a rubber sealing collar and plastic segments from Germany and tainless steel clamping bands from China
The tariff classification of an rubber gasket from India
The tariff classification of gardening equipment from China
The tariff classification of aluminum pipe fittings and components from China.
The tariff classification of a hex head cap screw, neoprene washers, an insert and a tie saver pad from China.
The tariff classification of a mechanical joint transition accessory pack from China
Follow N249084
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.