Natural Cork Vibration Dampener Disks from Japan
Disks of natural cork placed under machinery feet to absorb vibrations and reduce noise. Classified under HTS 4503.90.20.00 as cork disks, they excel due to cork's high damping coefficient. Commonly used in industrial equipment.
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
• Specify industrial use in invoices to differentiate from Chapter 40 rubber pads
• Test compression set; poor performance might lead to rubber reclassification claims
• Import in bulk sheets cut to disks, not pre-assembled under equipment