Non-Slip Rubber Bathtub Mat from Japan
A suction-cupped mat of vulcanized rubber providing safe footing in home bathtubs. Classified under HTS 4016.99.0500 as a household safety article of rubber, distinct from floor coverings.
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
• Suction cups must be integral rubber; separate parts classify differently
• Slip-resistance test reports aid customs verification of household safety function
• Avoid bath toy confusion with clear 'safety mat' labeling