Agglomerated Cork Gasket Strip from Germany
Flexible strips of agglomerated cork used for sealing joints in machinery and pipes, valued for compressibility. Falls under HTS 4504.10.50.00 as 'strip' forms of agglomerated cork, not parts of footwear or sports gear. Resistant to oils and moderate temperatures.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify end-use as seals in entry docs to avoid Chapter 84 machinery parts confusion
• Test for binder type; resin-bound must declare composition accurately