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Rubber Coated Laundry Basket from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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