Hypalon Foam Rubber Pad from Japan
Chlorosulfonated polyethylene (Hypalon) cellular rubber pads for chemical-resistant gasketing. Classifies 4008.19.80.00 as vulcanized cellular rubber simply cut to rectangular pads.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Chemical composition analysis confirming synthetic rubber status per chapter note 2
• Pad thickness documentation; very thin (<0.5mm) may face thread classification issues
• No metal reinforcement; composites go to Section XV or XVI