Neoprene Foam Sheet for Gaskets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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