Eco-Friendly Compressed Cork Floor Underlayment from Germany
Thin sheets of compressed cork serving as sound and thermal underlayment beneath flooring. Falls under HTS 4504.10.20.00 for its insulation properties from agglomerated compressed cork, whether coated or not. Popular for green building certifications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.970%Articles the product of a member state of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (j)(2) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from finished flooring; underlayment must emphasize insulation function in marketing
• Test for thickness; under 2mm may resemble adhesive tape under Chapter 39 or 59
• Obtain FSC or similar sustainability certs for preferential tariff treatments