4501.90.20.00/Cork Manufacturing Byproduct Granules/Japan

Cork Manufacturing Byproduct Granules from Japan

Granules byproduct from cork stopper and flooring production lines, fitting HTS 4501.90.20.00 for waste cork. Simply crushed and suitable for thermal insulation production.

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%

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Import Tips

• Specify granule size in invoices (e.g

• 1-5mm) to match 'granulated' description

• Comply with Lacey Act for plant material declarations on cork origin

• Avoid overpacking; waste cork expands with heat, risking container damage