Ground Cork for Vibration Dampening

Powdered ground cork incorporated into composites for machinery mounts and vibration isolation pads in industrial equipment. Classified under HTS 4501.90.40.00 for pure ground cork prior to compounding.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4016.99.60Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If mixed into rubber articles

Finished rubber vibration dampers with cork become Chapter 40 articles.

4504.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If formed into dampening sheets

Agglomerated cork sheets for machinery use are shaped articles.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If part of machinery mounts

Assembled into complete machine parts changes to machinery chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify Shore hardness compatibility in technical data sheets

Maintain dry storage conditions to prevent premature clumping

Declare as raw material for further processing in entry documents

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