Rubber-Core Laminated Steel Sound Barrier from Japan
Dual flat-rolled steel sheets with rubber core for industrial noise barriers and HVAC enclosures. HTS 7326.90.86.10 applies to this adhesive or core-held steel lamination as other steel articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Steel content must predominate; provide weight percentage (>50% steel) vs rubber core
• Acoustic test data supports classification but not required for tariff purposes