Find HS Code and trade information for vehicle door,dashboard seal strips

Vehicle Door and Dashboard Seal Strips

Vehicle door and dashboard seal strips, also known as weatherstripping, are components used in automobiles to prevent the ingress of water, dust, noise, and air into the vehicle cabin. They contribute to passenger comfort, protect vehicle components, and improve aerodynamic efficiency.

Material

Seal strips are manufactured from a variety of materials, each offering different properties:

• Rubber (EPDM, Neoprene): Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is a common synthetic rubber known for its durability, resistance to weathering, ozone, and temperature extremes. Neoprene offers similar properties with good chemical resistance.
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): A cost-effective plastic material offering good sealing properties, commonly used for rigid or semi-rigid seal strips.
• Silicone: Provides excellent resistance to high and low temperatures, UV radiation, and ozone. Often used in high-performance applications.
• TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin): A flexible material offering good sealing properties and resistance to weathering.
• Felt: Used in combination with other materials for noise reduction and cushioning.

Purpose

• Weather Sealing: The primary function is to create a watertight and airtight seal around doors, windows, and the dashboard to prevent water leaks, drafts, and dust intrusion.
• Noise Reduction: Seal strips dampen vibrations and reduce road noise, wind noise, and engine noise entering the cabin.
• Temperature Control: By preventing air leaks, seal strips contribute to the efficiency of the vehicle's heating and cooling systems.
• Component Protection: Protect interior components from moisture and corrosion.
• Aerodynamics: Minimize air turbulence around the vehicle body, improving fuel efficiency.

Function

Seal strips function by compressing against the vehicle body when the door or window is closed, creating a tight barrier. The material's flexibility and resilience allow it to conform to the contours of the vehicle and maintain the seal over time. Some strips incorporate features like lips, fins, or bulb shapes to enhance sealing performance.

Usage Scenarios

• Vehicle Assembly: Installed during the manufacturing process of automobiles.
• Replacement: Replaced when damaged, worn, or deteriorated to maintain sealing performance.
• Automotive Restoration: Used in classic car restoration projects to restore original sealing capabilities.
• Custom Installations: Applied to modified vehicles or aftermarket doors and windows.

Common Types

• Door Edge Seals: Attached to the perimeter of the door frame to seal the gap between the door and the body.
• Door Window Seals: Seal the gap between the window glass and the door frame.
• Hood Seals: Prevent water and debris from entering the engine compartment.
• Trunk Seals: Seal the trunk lid to prevent water leaks and noise intrusion.
• Windshield Seals: Create a watertight seal around the windshield.
• Dashboard Seals: Fill gaps between the dashboard and the windshield or other body panels.
• Quarter Window Seals: Seal the quarter windows (small windows located near the rear of the vehicle).
• B-Pillar Seals: Located on the B-pillar (the central support pillar of the vehicle) and seal the gap between the front and rear doors.

The declared goods, vehicle door and dashboard seal strips, fall under several HS code classifications based on their material and function.

• 4008.29.20.00: This HS code covers plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, specifically of noncellular rubber, and further categorized as profile shapes. These are likely applicable if the seal strips are made of noncellular vulcanized rubber.
• 4008.29.40.00: Similar to the above, this HS code also covers plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, but categorized as 'Other' within noncellular rubber. This would apply if the seal strips are made of noncellular vulcanized rubber but don't fit the specific 'profile shapes' categorization.
• 4006.10.00.00: This HS code is for other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanized rubber, specifically "Camel-back" strips for retreading rubber tires. While primarily for tire retreading, it's included as a possibility if the strips are unvulcanized rubber and of this specific form.
• 4006.90.50.00: This HS code covers other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanized rubber, categorized as 'Other'. This applies if the seal strips are made of unvulcanized rubber and don't fall into the "Camel-back" strip category.
• 8708.99.55.00: This HS code covers parts and accessories of motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, specifically other parts and accessories, further categorized as other, and then vibration control goods containing rubber. This is applicable if the seal strips are designed as vibration control components for vehicles.

Regarding HS code 8708.99.55.00, the tax detail indicates a basic tariff of 2.5%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tax rate is 57.5%.