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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly metal with rubber grip
Household tools of base metal take precedence over rubber components per material rules.
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
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