Kneaded Rubber Eraser from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for essential rubber character per note 5; small additives allowed but cannot alter raw material status
• Require origin certificates for preferential duty under USMCA if from qualifying countries