Neoprene Foam Sheet for Gaskets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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