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

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

Natural Cork Vibration Dampener Disks from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4503.90.20.00