Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan · statistical code · HS 4016.93
4016.93.000: Gaskets, washers and other seals
Rubber gaskets, washers and seals
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, in force from 8 August 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 4016 Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.
- 4016.10.000 Of cellular rubber
- 4016.93.000 Gaskets, washers and other seals
What you pay
Importing into Japan
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
4016.93 Gaskets, washers and other seals
UK 2% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 2.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free – 2.5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 1.3% 
USA 2.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 2.4% 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Brazil 16% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 7.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 2.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N360465 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a well seal kit from Canada
- N356370 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a nitrile O-ring from the Philippines
- N352224 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber gasket assembly from South Korea
- N350227 U.S. CBP
The classification, country of origin, and marking of a Tee Head Bolt Assembly and Mechanical Joint Gasket Pack
- 600015865 HMRC
Seal Steel ring, covered on the inside with rubber. Materials: nitrile rubber NBR N-5 and 0.6mm JIS SPC steel used to prevent water and dirt ingress getting to the moving parts and to keep the grease in the bearing
- 600015943 HMRC
Pylon seal that sits between the aircraft pylon and the adjacent structure. The part in this condition can be installed on any aircraft. It is a finished part which is in the correct shape and has the installation holes cut out. The material for the seal is a type of rubber. The product is packed…
- 600012214 HMRC
The product is a Below that is fitted to Jackscrews on Antennas. They are accordion-like structures designed to cover and protect two connected mechanical parts. Used to accommodate mechanical movement or vibration while maintaining a protective or sealing function and helping the reflector to…
21 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, 4016.93.000 is one of 1 line under subheading 4016.93, gaskets, washers and other seals.
The applied rate is free, and quantities are declared in KG.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 2%, the EU duty is 2.5%, the Türkiye duty is 0%–2.5%, the US duty is 2.5%, the Canada duty is 0%–6.5%, the Mexico duty is 25%, the Brazil duty is 16%, the Argentina duty is 16%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Taiwan duty is 7.5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 2.5% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.
Japan imported goods of subheading 4016.93 worth US$296m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Japan import duty for statistical code 4016.93.000?
The applied rate in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan is free; the supplementary unit is KG. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Japan import these goods from?
For subheading 4016.93 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$73m), followed by Vietnam.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.