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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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