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%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
• 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