Gasket Felt Paper Sheets from Japan
Compressed felt paper sheets cut for manufacturing flat gaskets in automotive and machinery seals. HTS 4805.50.00.00 applies to this uncoated paperboard felt, not further worked beyond sheets, with basis weights 200-600 g/m².
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
• Avoid pre-die-cut gaskets in import, as they become 'articles' under 4823 or 8484
• Declare compressibility and recovery specs to confirm felt structure vs. millboard