6805.30.50.00/Silicon Carbide Sponge Sanding Pads/Japan

Silicon Carbide Sponge Sanding Pads from Japan

Flexible sanding pads with silicon carbide grains embedded in a synthetic sponge base, used for wet or dry sanding in marine and woodworking applications. Classified under HTS 6805.30.5000 for abrasives on 'other materials' (urethane foam sponge), not limited to textile or paper. Their open-cell structure prevents clogging during use.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) confirming non-asbestos content and sponge composition for regulatory compliance

• Declare exact grit range (e.g

• 60-220) on commercial invoice to match HTS subheading descriptions