Agglomerated Cork Wafers for Speaker Cabinets from China
Thin, flat wafers of agglomerated cork glued inside audio speaker enclosures to dampen vibrations and resonances. Under HTS 4504.10.47.00 as 'other' wafers of agglomerated cork in sheet-like disk form. Their acoustic absorption properties enhance sound quality in hi-fi equipment.
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
• Document acoustic density ratings to prove classification as functional wafers, not mere fillers
• Bulk imports require proper packing lists separating from wooden cabinet parts