Cellulose Fiber Washers for Plumbing Fixtures from Japan
Washers cut from cellulose wadding or fiber webs, used in plumbing assemblies to create watertight seals around faucets and valves. Classified under HTS 4823.90.8000 as shaped cellulose fiber articles functioning as seals, separate from plastic or metal washers.
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
• Provide supplier specs confirming cellulose wadding base material and burst strength suitable for sealing
• Label shipments clearly as 'paper/cellulose seals' to prevent confusion with Chapter 39 plastic articles