Heading · Chapter 84

8484

8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals

Heading 8484 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 84, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.

Duty rates compared

Subheadings 3

EU: imports by month

last 12 months€1bn+6.9% · previous 12 months
Average import price€70.04 per kg
Jan 2024: €64mFeb 2024: €70.7mMar 2024: €70.3mApr 2024: €88.2mMay 2024: €94.2mJun 2024: €74.2mJul 2024: €82.4mAug 2024: €84.9mSept 2024: €77.8mOct 2024: €84.5mNov 2024: €75mDec 2024: €76.1mJan 2025: €72.8mFeb 2025: €79mMar 2025: €85.1mApr 2025: €95mMay 2025: €78.4mJun 2025: €79.1mJul 2025: €74.1mAug 2025: €72.2mSept 2025: €76.2mOct 2025: €92.8mNov 2025: €101.1mDec 2025: €83.4mJan 2026: €71.6mFeb 2026: €80.6mMar 2026: €83.6mApr 2026: €77mMay 2026: €101.8mJun 2026: €87.9mJul 2026: €79.7mAug 2026: €78.7m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

World trade in 2024

8484 · US$8.6bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$126kUS$126k+US$5.3m+US$89.8m+> US$392.5m

Exports: 206
  1. Germany: US$1.6bn
  2. United States: US$1.6bn
  3. China: US$811.4m
  4. Japan: US$551.8m
  5. United Kingdom: US$435.2m
  6. France: US$392.5m
  7. Italy: US$323.5m
  8. Mexico: US$248.9m
  9. Netherlands: US$228.8m
  10. India: US$190.2m
  11. Taiwan: US$185.7m
  12. South Korea: US$169m
  13. Sweden: US$133.2m
  14. Czechia: US$128.3m
  15. Belgium: US$126.8m
  16. Spain: US$121.8m
  17. Türkiye: US$112.2m
  18. Poland: US$96.8m
  19. Austria: US$96.1m
  20. Singapore: US$89.8m
  21. Thailand: US$82.7m
  22. Hungary: US$77.4m
  23. Canada: US$73m
  24. Denmark: US$63.4m
  25. Switzerland: US$60.1m
  26. Vietnam: US$51.7m
  27. Norway: US$45m
  28. Indonesia: US$44.3m
  29. Finland: US$44.3m
  30. Malaysia: US$38.5m
  31. Brazil: US$33.6m
  32. Malta: US$28.8m
  33. Australia: US$27.5m
  34. South Africa: US$27m
  35. United Arab Emirates: US$24.5m
  36. Ireland: US$23.7m
  37. Kazakhstan: US$15.9m
  38. Romania: US$15.7m
  39. Slovakia: US$15.3m
  40. Peru: US$14.4m
  41. Russia: US$12.7m
  42. Portugal: US$11m
  43. Slovenia: US$10.9m
  44. Argentina: US$10.1m
  45. Colombia: US$9.1m
  46. Israel: US$8.5m
  47. Luxembourg: US$6.7m
  48. Serbia: US$6.2m
  49. Bulgaria: US$5.8m
  50. Greece: US$5.3m
  51. Egypt: US$4.9m
  52. Hong Kong SAR China: US$4.9m
  53. Lithuania: US$4.4m
  54. Morocco: US$4.4m
  55. New Zealand: US$4m
  56. Croatia: US$4m
  57. Saudi Arabia: US$3.8m
  58. Philippines: US$3.2m
  59. Kuwait: US$2.7m
  60. Estonia: US$2.6m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$1.6bn 18.8%
2 United States US$1.6bn 18.6%
3 China US$811.4m 9.4%
4 Japan US$551.8m 6.4%
5 United Kingdom US$435.2m 5%
6 France US$392.5m 4.5%
7 Italy US$323.5m 3.7%
8 Mexico US$248.9m 2.9%
9 Netherlands US$228.8m 2.7%
10 India US$190.2m 2.2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$882.2m 10.2%
2 Germany US$552.7m 6.4%
3 China US$473.1m 5.5%
4 France US$391.4m 4.5%
5 Mexico US$348.1m 4%
6 Canada US$308.8m 3.6%
7 Singapore US$264.6m 3.1%
8 United Kingdom US$247.5m 2.9%
9 Italy US$229.1m 2.7%
10 United Arab Emirates US$219.6m 2.5%

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 8484 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 8484 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 1.7%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 8484 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 1.7%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 8484 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.5% and 3.9%.

In 2024, countries exported heading 8484 goods worth US$8.6bn (+0.4% year on year).

The largest exporter was Germany (US$1.6bn), followed by the United States.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$882.2m.

The United Kingdom ranked 5th among 206 exporters with US$435.2m.

The United Kingdom imported US$247.5m.

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals?

Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals fall under HS heading 8484, part of chapter 84, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8484 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8484 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting…?

Germany, with US$1.6bn in 2024 (18.8% of world exports).