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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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