Gasket sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints; dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings

HS code 848490 covers a critical component in a wide range of industries - gasket sets and assortments. Gaskets are essential sealing elements used to prevent leakage between mating surfaces in machinery, engines, and various other applications. This industry plays a vital role in ensuring the proper functioning and longevity of equipment across sectors such as automotive, industrial manufacturing, and power generation.

Gasket sets and assortments are typically produced through a combination of cutting, molding, and assembly processes. Raw materials, which can include rubber, cork, paper, and various composite materials, are first cut into the desired shapes and sizes. These individual gasket components are then assembled into sets or assortments, often packaged in pouches, envelopes, or similar containers to protect and organize the contents.

The main inputs for the production of gasket sets and assortments include raw materials such as 400610 Rubber, unvulcanized, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, 480300 Cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets, and various synthetic and composite materials. Additionally, specialized cutting and molding equipment, as well as packaging materials, are essential inputs for this industry.

The primary output of HS code 848490 is gasket sets and assortments, which are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 840710 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines for marine propulsion, 840820 (Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87), and 841480 Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters. These gasket products help ensure the proper sealing and functioning of various machinery and equipment.