Cork Bullet Seal Wafers from Japan
Wafers of natural cork crimped into bullet casings for ammunition sealing. HTS 4503.90.20.00 for cork wafers; provides wad-like expansion seal. Used in shotshells.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ITAR/EAR export controls apply; import licenses needed
• Declare as generic wafers, not ammunition parts (9306)
• Metal content minimal to maintain cork heading