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Polyurethane Foam Rubber Block from Japan

Vulcanized cellular polyurethane rubber blocks of regular rectangular shape for cutting into custom gaskets. HTS 4008.19.80.00 as cellular rubber plates/blocks, uncut or simply cut to rectangular shape per chapter note 8 definition.

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

Confirm polyurethane qualifies as synthetic rubber via vulcanization/elongation tests in chapter note 2

Document block dimensions showing regular geometric shape; irregular lumps classify differently

Prevent reclassification to Chapter 39 by providing rubber polymer composition analysis

Polyurethane Foam Rubber Block from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4008.19.80.00