Rubber Coated Laundry Basket from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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