Natural Rubber Cellular Packing Sheet from Japan
Foam sheets of vulcanized natural rubber for protective packaging and dunnage. Classified HTS 4008.19.4000 as cellular natural rubber plates supplied uncut.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain bulk sheet form; die-cut pieces become packing articles under 4016
• Verify natural rubber content >95% to avoid synthetic reclassification
• Density <0.25 g/cm³ typical for cellular confirmation