4501.90.20.00/Cork Trimmings Scrap/Japan

Cork Trimmings Scrap from Japan

Irregular scraps and trimmings from cork plank production, classified as waste cork under HTS 4501.90.20.00. These pieces are simply prepared by minimal crushing and are recycled into expanded cork or insulation materials.

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

• Label shipments clearly as 'waste cork - not for direct consumption' to comply with customs valuation

• Maintain records of origin from cork processing to differentiate from raw cork under 4501.10

• Be aware of volume-based duties; declare net weight accurately excluding packaging