Rubber Gripping Jar Opener

A handheld kitchen tool with vulcanized rubber gripping surfaces to assist in opening jars and bottles. This qualifies for HTS 4016.99.0500 as an other household article of vulcanized rubber, essential character derived from rubber's non-slip properties.

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.

8205.51.30Higher: 38.7% vs 20.9%

If predominantly metal with rubber grip

Household tools of base metal take precedence over rubber components per material rules.

3924.10.40.00Lower: 13.4% vs 20.9%

If made of plastic with rubber-like coating

Plastic kitchenware articles classify in Chapter 39 if rubber not predominant.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document rubber as essential component (>40% weight) to avoid tools of base metal classification

Include user manual specifying household kitchen use for proper tariff placement

Avoid sets with metal tools; mixed sets may classify under highest duty material