Rubber Tool Grip Handle from China
Ergonomic handle attachment for hand tools like hammers or screwdrivers, made of vulcanized rubber. It qualifies for HTS 4016.99.10.00 as a standalone rubber handle, separate from complete tools in Chapter 82.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Submit engineering drawings showing handle as separate from metal tool parts
• Confirm no vulcanizing agents make it 'hard rubber' per Chapter 40 notes