Coated Compressed Cork Wall Insulation Panels from Japan
Pre-cut panels of compressed cork with a protective coating, ideal for interior wall insulation in residential and commercial buildings. Classified under HTS 4504.10.20.00 due to their compressed cork composition and primary function as thermal insulation. The coating enhances moisture resistance without altering the base classification.
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
• Include technical datasheets specifying coating type (e.g
• acrylic or latex) and insulation R-value to support classification
• Ensure panels are not shaped as tiles; tile forms may require review under other subheadings
• Declare exact dimensions and weight to calculate duties accurately and avoid undervaluation penalties