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Vulcanized NR Foam Buoyancy Sheet

Cellular natural rubber foam sheets for flotation devices and life vests. Fits 4008.19.4000 as vulcanized cellular NR plates not further processed.

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.

4016.95.00.00Lower: 24.2% vs 37.5%

If finished flotation devices

Completed articles vs semi-finished sheets.

9506.29.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If incorporated in water sports equipment

Toys/sports articles take precedence over material.

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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

• Test buoyancy confirms low density cellular structure

• Ship as flat sheets; pre-formed flotation pieces are 4016 articles

• Natural rubber certification prevents synthetic rubber duty differences