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Vulcanized Rubber Rain Poncho

A full-body waterproof poncho made entirely from vulcanized rubber, designed for protection against rain and splashes in outdoor conditions. It falls under HTS 4015.90.00 as an article of apparel of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, not specified elsewhere in heading 4015. This classification applies because it is a wearable garment primarily for weather protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+35.0%39%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4015Same rate: 39%

If designed specifically for surgical or medical use

Surgical gloves and apparel of vulcanized rubber are classified separately in 4015.11, excluding general apparel.

6210.10.50Lower: 17.5% vs 39%

If made from rubberized textile fabric rather than vulcanized rubber sheet

Apparel of textile materials impregnated or coated with rubber falls under Chapter 62, not pure vulcanized rubber articles.

3926.20.30Lower: 38% vs 39%

If containing significant plastic components exceeding rubber

Rubber-plastic mixtures are classified by predominant material in Chapter 39 if plastics prevail.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the rubber is vulcanized and not hard rubber (ebonite) via material testing certificates to avoid reclassification

Include detailed invoices specifying vulcanized rubber composition and end-use as apparel to prevent scrutiny under Chapter 64