Agglomerated Cork Acoustic Ceiling Tile from Japan
Perforated or textured tiles from agglomerated cork for suspended ceilings, absorbing noise in offices and studios. HTS 4504.10.50.00 covers these as 'tiles of any shape' made from bound cork granules, excluded from Chapter 95 toys. Lightweight with high NRC ratings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include acoustic test data (e.g
• NRC values) to support non-toy classification
• Declare grid compatibility for commercial installs to affirm 'tile' status