White Art Gum Eraser from Germany
A soft, pliable eraser made from natural vulcanized rubber crumbs, ideal for artists to remove charcoal, pastels, or graphite without damaging paper surfaces. Classified under HTS 4016.92.00.00 as a vulcanized rubber eraser article, meeting Chapter 40 definitions for non-hard rubber products.
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
• Provide lab analysis showing compliance with Chapter 40 note on vulcanized rubber to distinguish from synthetic gums
• Label clearly as 'eraser' to avoid scrutiny as unclassified rubber waste under 4004