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Vulcanised rubber gaskets, washers, and other seals

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 4016 93 90 (other vulcanised rubber gaskets, washers, and seals) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Certain rubber articles within Chapter 40 — particularly those specified for use in automotive or industrial applications — may fall under sibling tariff lines or product-specific standards that do carry compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not insulate an importer from risk: vulcanised rubber parts designed for specific end-uses — such as seals for pressure equipment or automotive brake systems — may be re-classified by customs to a more specific tariff line that carries product standards or safety clearances. Re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending the relevant licence. Verify the precise product specification, intended application, and material composition against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4016 93 90 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the rubber seals are purpose-made for a regulated end-use such as automotive or pressure systems?

Purpose-specific rubber components may be re-classified to a more specific tariff line within Chapter 40 or an end-use chapter, which can attract product standards or safety clearances not applicable to this general residual line.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.