CR Foam Pipe Insulation from Japan
Chloroprene (CR) rubber foam tubes for insulating plumbing and refrigeration pipes. Classified 4016.10.00.00 as cellular rubber articles, providing condensation control and thermal barrier. Pre-slit design for easy installation.
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
• Measure wall thickness; thin preforms may be seen as sheets (4008)
• Specify pipe-fit dimensions to avoid general insulation reclassification
• Fire rating documentation required for building code compliance