Eco-Friendly Compressed Cork Floor Underlayment from Japan
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 — 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
• 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