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Kneaded Rubber Eraser

A moldable, gray eraser made from vulcanized natural rubber, used by artists for precise highlighting and texture removal by kneading into shapes. Falls under HTS 4016.92.00.00 as a specialized vulcanized rubber eraser article.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

4002.99.00.00Higher: 35% vs 14.2%

If imported as unvulcanized synthetic rubber mixture before forming

Unvulcanized mixtures classify in 4002; vulcanization completes transformation to 4016 articles.

9609.90.40.00Higher: 17.5% vs 14.2%

If when attached to a pencil end

Pencil-top erasers are parts of writing instruments under Chapter 96, not standalone rubber erasers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Test for essential rubber character per note 5; small additives allowed but cannot alter raw material status

β€’ Require origin certificates for preferential duty under USMCA if from qualifying countries