Rubber Chew Squeaky Bone Toy from Japan
A durable vulcanized rubber bone-shaped toy designed for dogs, featuring a squeaker inside for added engagement during play. It falls under HTS 4016.99.20.00 as a pet toy made primarily of vulcanized rubber, not hard rubber, intended for pet amusement. Excludes textile-covered items per Chapter 40 notes.
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
• Verify the toy is at least 50% vulcanized rubber by weight to qualify under Chapter 40; provide material composition certificates
• Ensure no prohibited additives like textiles that would shift classification to Chapter 39 or 95
• Label as 'pet toy' to avoid scrutiny as human toy under Chapter 95; include safety test reports for pet ingestion risks