Crushed Cork Granules for Flooring Underlay from Japan
Medium-sized crushed and granulated cork particles used as an acoustic and thermal underlay beneath laminate flooring. This product is classified under HTS 4501.90.40.00 for its form as crushed, granulated, or ground natural cork, prior to any agglomeration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document granulation process to differentiate from raw cork blocks
• Label moisture content to ensure it meets insulation performance standards
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent classification as finished articles