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Rubber Fitness Equipment Handle from Japan

Grip handle for exercise machines or dumbbells made from vulcanized rubber. Classified in HTS 4016.99.10.00 as rubber handles, excluded from Chapter 95 toys/sports only if not gloves or specific 4011-4013 articles.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document end-use as fitness equipment to avoid Chapter 95 sports articles

• Test for vulcanization per Chapter 40 notes to confirm not primary form