Natural Rubber Latex Foam Sheet
Vulcanized foam sheet made from natural rubber latex, cellular in structure, used for medical padding. It is a plate or sheet of cellular vulcanized rubber, simply cut to rectangular shape. This product is classified under tariff item 4008.11.00 as plates, sheets and strip of cellular rubber.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the foam sheet is non-cellular
Non-cellular vulcanized rubber sheets are classified under heading 4008.21.
If the sheet is specifically shaped for contraceptive use
Sheath contraceptives of vulcanized rubber are classified in heading 4014.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sheet is of natural rubber and vulcanized, as synthetic rubber may fall under different headings
• Ensure it is not printed with motifs or characters beyond subsidiary use, per Section Note 2
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment
Related Products under Tariff item 4008.11.00
Blended EPDM Foam Sheet 1/4 Inch
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Cellular Natural Rubber Gasketing Strip
A vulcanized foam strip of natural rubber, simply cut to a rectangular profile for use as a machinery seal. It is classified under this tariff item as a plate, sheet, or strip of cellular vulcanized rubber, not further worked than cut to shape.
Cellular Natural Rubber Roll Stock Sheet
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Cellular NR Vibration Damping Sheet
A vulcanized natural rubber foam sheet used for machinery vibration isolation. As a cellular rubber plate, simply cut to a rectangular shape, it falls under this tariff item for plates, sheets, and strip of cellular rubber.
Closed-Cell Neoprene Rubber Roll Sheet
A closed-cell neoprene rubber sheet in roll form, 60 inches wide by 1/8 inch thick, for marine flotation. This cellular vulcanized rubber sheet, cut to rectangular sheets from rolls, falls under this tariff item.
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