Rubber Gripping Jar Opener from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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