Natural Rubber Bumpers for Furniture from China
Small protective bumpers made of vulcanized natural rubber attached to furniture legs to prevent floor damage. This product is an 'other' article under HTS 4016.99.3550 due to its natural rubber material and lack of classification in prior specific headings. Exclusions for hard rubber and Section XI textiles do not apply.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label products clearly as natural rubber to support subheading verification during customs exam
• Ensure no textile covering, as that would shift to heading 4010 or Chapter 59
• Document intended retail furniture use to distinguish from industrial applications