Fitness Equipment Handle Grips from Germany
Vulcanized rubber grip sleeves that function as seals at handle-bar connections on exercise bikes and ellipticals. HTS 4016.93.5050 for other rubber seals in sporting goods excluding Chapter 95 gloves.
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
• Demonstrate dual function (grip + seal) with engineering specs to justify classification
• Package separately from metal frames to avoid set classification issues
• Check REACH compliance for EU exports alongside US import requirements