Crushed Cork for Industrial Absorbents from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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