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
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
• 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