Natural Rubber Kong-Style Fetch Ball from Germany
A bouncy, puncture-resistant ball made from natural vulcanized rubber, mimicking popular Kong toys for dogs to fetch and chew. Classified under HTS 4016.99.20.00 for vulcanized rubber pet toys, excluding hard rubber or those with significant non-rubber components.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA compliance for pet products if chewable; test for heavy metals and phthalates common in rubber
• Document vulcanization process to confirm not hard rubber, avoiding reclassification
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics raw material forms under headings 4001-4003