Therapeutic Putty for Hand Exercise from Japan
Therapeutic putty for hand exercise is a silicone-based modelling paste used in occupational therapy to strengthen grip and improve fine motor skills. It is classified under tariff item 3407.10.00 as a modelling paste, even when color-coded by firmness, because it is not specifically put up for children's amusement.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as a therapeutic aid, not a toy, to avoid reclassification under children's amusement items
• Provide a technical datasheet showing silicone composition to support the classification as a modelling paste
• Verify whether the putty contains any restricted substances under Canada's Consumer Product Safety Act