Neoprene Foam Sheet 1/8 Inch Thick from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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