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%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
• 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