Wet Laid Technical Board for Gaskets from Japan
Wet machine board over 225 g/m² serving as base material for manufacturing industrial gaskets and seals. Classified under HTS 4805.93.40.15 as other uncoated heavy paperboard not further worked per chapter specifications. Offers compressibility and sealability when combined with subsequent processing.
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
• Certify basis weight and production method to prevent misclassification as lighter boards
• Declare as semi-finished; finished gaskets classify under 8484
• Watch for fiber content thresholds affecting chemical pulp paper subheadings