Cork Speaker Grill Wafers from Germany
Thin wafer-like sheets of natural cork cut into disks for use as protective grills on audio speakers. They are classified as cork wafers under HTS 4503.90.20.00 due to their flat, disk form and natural cork composition. Cork's acoustic properties help dampen vibrations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.970%Articles the product of a member state of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (j)(2) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document that wafers are solely natural cork without adhesives; binders could reclassify to 4504
• Provide end-use declarations if imported in bulk to avoid misclassification as Chapter 85 parts
• Test for density and uniformity; irregular wafers might be deemed unworked under 4502