Neoprene Foam Sheet 1/8 Inch Thick from Japan
A flexible 1/8 inch thick sheet made from vulcanized cellular neoprene rubber, used for gaskets, seals, and insulation in industrial applications. It falls under HTS 4008.11.5000 as a plate, sheet, or strip of cellular rubber, not further worked beyond simple cutting to rectangular shape. The cellular structure provides compressibility and weather resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cellular structure via density testing to confirm classification under 4008; non-cellular falls elsewhere
• Provide manufacturer specs showing vulcanization and lack of further shaping
• Watch for misclassification as finished articles if cut to non-rectangular shapes