HS Code for Gasket kit

HS Code 848490 is a unique classification for sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints that are put up in packings, such as pouches or envelopes, for retail sale or specific repair tasks. To qualify for this code, the kit must contain gaskets of dissimilar composition. This means if a pouch contains only rubber gaskets, it cannot be classified under 848490; instead, it would be classified by the material under 401693. However, if the kit contains a mix, such as one metal-reinforced gasket, one cork gasket, and one rubber O-ring, it is classified under 848490. This classification simplifies the customs process for repair kits used in the automotive and machinery industries, where a single part number represents a collection of various seals required for a complete overhaul. The logic follows General Rule of Interpretation 3(c) and the specific notes of Heading 8484, which prioritize the set over the individual components when they are packaged together for a specific function.

Products Included

• Engine overhaul gasket sets
• Transmission gasket kits
• Water pump repair gasket assortments
• Cylinder head gasket sets with various seals
• Hydraulic system seal kits containing mixed materials

Common Misclassification

The most frequent error is using 848490 for kits where all gaskets are made of the same material, such as a bag of ten identical rubber O-rings; these must be classified under 401693. Additionally, if a kit contains items other than gaskets (like spark plugs or filters), it may no longer qualify for 848490 and might be classified as a set under GRI 3(b).

FAQ

What is the HS code for gasket kit?

The HS code for a set of gaskets of dissimilar materials put up in a packing is 848490.

What if all gaskets in the kit are made of the same material?

If all gaskets are the same material, the kit is classified under the code for that specific material (e.g., 401693 for rubber).