Neoprene Foam Sheet for Gaskets

A vulcanized cellular natural rubber foam sheet used for manufacturing industrial gaskets and seals. Classified under HTS 4008.19.4000 as it is a plate/sheet of cellular natural rubber, other than hard rubber, not further worked beyond rectangular shape.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4008.11.50.00Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If made from synthetic rubber like neoprene (polychloroprene)

Synthetic cellular rubber sheets fall under 4008.11, not natural rubber subheading.

4008.21.00.00Same rate: 35%

If non-cellular (solid) natural rubber

Lacks cellular/foam structure, moves to non-cellular natural rubber plates/sheets.

3921.19.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If heavily compounded with plastics exceeding rubber character

Predominantly plastic composition shifts to Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify cellular structure via density testing (<0.92 g/cm³) to confirm classification as 'cellular rubber'

• Provide manufacturer specs confirming vulcanized natural rubber composition; avoid misclassification as synthetic under 4008.11

• Ensure sheets are simply cut to rectangular shapes without further processing to stay in heading 4008