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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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