Agglomerated Cork Bulletin Board from Japan
A lightweight board made from agglomerated cork particles bound together, used for pinning notes and memos with push pins. It falls under HTS 4504.90.00.00 as an article of agglomerated cork, distinct from natural cork products or those excluded like footwear parts.
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
• Verify the cork is agglomerated (ground and rebound) via supplier certification to avoid misclassification as natural cork under 4501
• Include material composition documentation; binding substances must not exceed typical levels to stay in this heading