Defective Cork Plank Scraps from Japan

Scraps from rejected cork planks due to defects during quality control, under HTS 4501.90.20.00 as other waste cork. Minimally prepared by crushing for reuse in composites and fillers.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document defect reasons and source to substantiate waste classification over raw cork

Ensure no chemical treatments that could shift it to Chapter 38 prepared materials

Bulk shipments require proper ventilation to prevent mold in humid waste cork

Defective Cork Plank Scraps from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4501.90.20.00