Crushed Cork for Industrial Absorbents from Japan
Coarsely crushed and granulated cork used in spill cleanup kits for absorbing oils and chemicals in industrial settings. HTS 4501.90.40.00 covers this processed form of natural cork prepared by crushing and granulation.
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
• Certify absorbency rates and oleophilic properties for hazardous material claims
• Avoid impregnation treatments that would change material composition
• Ship in supersacks to maintain bulk commodity status