Rubber Coated Laundry Basket

A durable laundry basket featuring a frame coated with vulcanized rubber for water resistance and easy cleaning. This household article falls under HTS 4016.99.0500 as it is primarily a rubber article designed for everyday home use in organizing laundry, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 40.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+17.5%20.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3924.90Lower: 13.4% vs 20.9%

If plastic frame dominates with minimal rubber coating

Predominantly plastic household articles fall under Chapter 39, plastics, rather than rubber.

4016.99.60Higher: 37.5% vs 20.9%

If sold for industrial or commercial laundry use

Non-household rubber articles are classified separately to distinguish from consumer home products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the rubber coating exceeds 50% by weight to qualify under Chapter 40; otherwise, it may shift to plastics headings

Provide lab certification confirming vulcanized rubber composition to avoid reclassification during customs exam