Acoustic Ceiling Tile Felt Paper from Japan
Felted paperboard base layer for acoustic ceiling tiles, providing sound absorption before final surfacing. HTS 4805.50.00.00 for uncoated felt paperboard in sheets, 300-500 g/m², fibrous structure traps sound waves.
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
• Confirm no mineral fiber mix, or reclass to 6806 rock wool composites
• Sheets must be uniform size per note 3; random cuts risk 4820
• Humidity test data crucial—felt must retain structure at 50% RH