Agglomerated Cork Gasket Strip from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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