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Natural Rubber Foam Insulation Strip

Cellular vulcanized natural rubber strip for thermal and acoustic insulation in HVAC systems. Fits HTS 4008.19.4000 as 'other' strip of cellular natural rubber, supplied in rectangular uncut form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4008.29Lower: 15.4% vs 37.5%

If for non-cellular natural rubber strips

Solid rubber strips classified under non-cellular heading.

4009.41.00.00Higher: 40% vs 37.5%

If cut into tubes or profiles

Profile shapes beyond simple strip move to 4009.

6806.10.00Higher: 41.4% vs 37.5%

If mineral-based with rubber coating

Mineral construction materials take precedence over rubber classification.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include lab certification of natural rubber origin (e.g

• >50% NR content) to distinguish from synthetics

• Document that strips maintain rectangular cross-section without profile shaping for 4008 compliance

• Watch for reclassification if sold pre-cut for specific machinery as 'articles' under 4016