4503.90.20.00/Cork Bullet Seal Wafers/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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