Ground Cork Powder for Gaskets from Japan
Ultra-fine ground cork powder derived from crushed cork, serving as a compressible filler in manufacturing industrial gaskets and seals. HTS 4501.90.40.00 applies to this ground form of natural cork, prepared solely by mechanical processing without binders.
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
• Include mesh size specifications in invoices to distinguish powder from granules
• Check for contamination with non-cork materials to prevent reclassification as waste
• Use ISPM 15 compliant pallets for shipping to meet international wood packaging standards