Cork-Rubber Thermal Insulation Slab from China
Dense slab of vulcanized ground cork and rubber for thermal barriers in HVAC systems and building envelopes. Classified in HTS 4504.10.10.00 for its composition solely of pulverized cork and rubber in slab configuration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain R-value certifications for customs valuation and end-use verification
• Avoid bulk packaging over 1m² to prevent 'tile' misclassification
• Declare exact cork/rubber ratio to preempt binder content disputes