Vulcanized Fiber Shim Stock Sheets from Germany
Thin precision sheets of noncellular vulcanized fiber used for shimming in machinery alignment. High tensile strength and machinability without lamination qualify it under this subheading. Specifically HTS 3920.79.05.00 for vulcanized fiber plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide thickness tolerance certifications (typically 0.005-0.125 inches) to prove sheet form
• Label clearly as 'vulcanized fiber' to avoid paper classification disputes
• Ensure no metal reinforcement, which would move to 3921