Pink Vinyl Eraser
A classic rectangular eraser made from soft vulcanized rubber, typically pink in color, designed for cleanly erasing pencil marks from paper without smudging or tearing. It falls under HTS 4016.92.00.00 as it is a finished article of vulcanized rubber specifically for erasing purposes, distinct from hard rubber or other rubber products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| π²π½Mexico | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| π©πͺGermany | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| π―π΅Japan | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily from plasticized PVC rather than vulcanized rubber
Plastic erasers fall under Chapter 39 for other plastic articles, as they lack the vulcanization properties defining Chapter 40 rubber.
If sold as part of a stationery set with other non-rubber items
When packaged as a set for retail sale, it may classify under 4016.99 as other rubber articles if the set's essential character is mixed.
If for industrial or art erasers with specialized pencils integrated
Pencil erasers or sets with lead fall under Chapter 96 for writing instruments, excluding standalone rubber erasers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Verify the eraser is composed primarily of vulcanized rubber (not synthetic plastics like PVC) to avoid misclassification into Chapter 39
β’ Include material composition certificates and test reports confirming it's not hard rubber as per Chapter 40 notes
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Electric Pencil Eraser Refill
Replacement rubber tip for battery-powered pencil erasers, made of fine-grit vulcanized rubber. Still classifies under 4016.92.00.00 as an eraser article despite refill nature.
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