Vulcanized Rubber Paint Pail with Lid from Japan
Flexible 1-gallon rubber pail and snap-lid for packing/marketing paints and coatings. Classifies as vulcanized rubber container HTS 4016.99.0300, not hard rubber.
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 chemical resistance certification
• Declare lid as integral if permanently attached
• Avoid Chapter 39 if rubber exceeds plastic