Compressed Cork Roof Insulation Strips from China
Narrow strips of compressed agglomerated cork designed for under-roof thermal insulation in construction. Falls under HTS 4504.10.20.00 as strip-form insulation from compressed cork, suitable for both coated and uncoated variants. Provides natural fire resistance and sustainability.
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
• Specify strip dimensions in invoices; overly narrow strips might be viewed as profiles under different subheadings
• Include origin certificates for cork sourcing, as EU regulations may apply to agglomerated cork products
• Test for density compliance; insufficient compression could reclassify as loose fill under other codes