HS Code 401693: Rubber gaskets, washers and seals
Page last reviewed . Duty figures are US MFN base rates, HTS 2026.
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What this code covers
Gaskets, washers, O-rings and other seals made of vulcanised rubber that is not hard rubber and not cellular (foam) rubber. Seals made of plastic, foam rubber or metal, and mechanical seals, have their own codes.
How to tell it apart from neighbouring codes
| Code | Choose it if… |
|---|---|
| 401693 (this page) | The gasket, washer or seal is made of solid (non-cellular) vulcanised rubber. |
| 401610 | The article is made of cellular (foam or sponge) rubber. |
| 401691 | It is a rubber floor covering or mat. |
| 401694 | It is a boat or dock fender. |
| 401699 | It is another article of vulcanised rubber that is not a gasket, washer or seal. |
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Common misclassifications
- Plastic seals and gaskets declared as rubber → 392690. Seals made of plastics (for example PTFE) belong with other articles of plastics in heading 3926.
- Gaskets of metal sheet combined with rubber declared as 401693 → 848410. Gaskets of metal sheeting combined with other material belong in heading 8484.
- Mechanical seals declared as rubber seals → 848420. Mechanical seals are classified in heading 8484.
Requirements in key markets
United States
- Not yet researched for this code: ask the chat for current rules.
European Union
- Rubber articles must follow REACH (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006), including the restrictions on PAHs (Annex XVII, entry 50), which apply to rubber parts in prolonged contact with skin.
United Kingdom
- Not yet researched for this code: ask the chat for current rules.
Japan
- Not yet researched for this code: ask the chat for current rules.
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Duty on key routes
| Route | Tariff line | Duty | Basis | Data date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any WTO-member origin → United States | 40169310 / 40169350 | 2.5% | MFN (the standard rate for WTO members) | as of Jan 1, 2026 (HTS); data year 2025 (ITC) | Chapter 99 / Section 301 or other additional duties (e.g. Section 232) may apply on top, depending on origin; 25 non-tariff measures listed for US imports of these lines |
| Any WTO-member origin → Japan | 401693000 | 0% | MFN, applied | data year 2025 | General rate Free; no non-tariff measures listed for this line in our data |
| Into the European Union | – | No record in our tariff data yet | – | – | Check TARIC |
| Into the United Kingdom | – | No record in our tariff data yet | – | – | Check the UK Trade Tariff |
Suggestions from official data, not a customs ruling.
Top importers
310 companies imported HS 401693 into the United States in the last 12 months, in our US customs records, ranked by shipments:
| Company | Shipments of HS 401693, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| AISIN WORLD CORP. OF AMERICA | 50 |
| YUSEN LOGISTICS (AMERICAS) INC. | 42 |
| AISIN AFTERMARKET & SERVICE OF AMER | 35 |
| TD AUTOMOTIVE COMPRESSOR GEORGIA, | 33 |
| ELSA LLC | 30 |
Key facts
- The US MFN import duty on HS 401693 is 2.5% (USITC HTS 2026, as of Jan 1, 2026); Chapter 99 / Section 301 or other additional duties (e.g. Section 232) may apply on top, depending on origin.
- Japan's applied MFN duty on line 401693000 is 0% (Free) (data year 2025).
- HS 401693 is limited to seals of non-cellular, non-hard vulcanised rubber; foam rubber seals go in 401610.
- 310 companies imported HS 401693 into the United States in the last 12 months, in our US customs records.
Decision tree
Frequently asked questions
- What is HS code 401693?
- HS code 401693 covers gaskets, washers, O-rings and other seals made of vulcanised rubber other than hard or cellular rubber.
- What is the US import duty on HS 401693?
- The standard (MFN) rate on HS 401693 is 2.5% as of Jan 1, 2026. Chapter 99 / Section 301 or other additional duties (e.g. Section 232) may apply on top, depending on origin.
- Who imports rubber gaskets and seals (HS 401693) into the US?
- In the last 12 months the most active were AISIN WORLD CORP. OF AMERICA, YUSEN LOGISTICS (AMERICAS) INC. and AISIN AFTERMARKET & SERVICE OF AMER, out of 310 companies in our US customs records.
- Are PTFE or plastic seals HS 401693?
- No. Seals made of plastics go in 392690, not HS 401693.
- What is Japan's import duty on HS 401693?
- Japan's applied MFN duty on line 401693000 under HS 401693 is 0% (Free) (data year 2025).
All duty rates (1 corridor)
US MFN base rate (HTS 2026, Column-1 General) — excludes Section 301 / IEEPA add-ons; not legal advice. Other countries’ rates and live duties via the EximAgent CLI.
- USUnited States2.5%MFNas of Jan 1, 2026
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Go beyond the code
Find the companies shipping under 401693 — ranked by shipments recorded in US customs filings over the last 12 months.