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Silly Putty from Germany

Silly Putty is a bouncy, stretchable modeling paste in egg-shaped containers, a classic children's toy for pulling and bouncing. Under HTS 3407.00.20.00, it's a modeling paste for amusement, with silicone polymer providing unique elastic properties.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify silicone purity to avoid Chapter 39 misrouting as raw polymers

• Egg packaging aids retail classification but ensure putty is principal article

• Warn of staining potential in consumer labels for liability protection