EVA Foam Rubber Mats from Japan
Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer blended cellular rubber mats for gym flooring and protective padding. Classified in 4016.10.00.00 as vulcanized cellular rubber article per Chapter 40 synthetic rubber definition when meeting vulcanization criteria. Provides shock absorption without being hard rubber.
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
• Test for vulcanization properties (elongation/recovery per note 2) to qualify as synthetic rubber
• Label with rubber content percentage; blends over certain plastic limits may shift to Chapter 39