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
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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