Natural Rubber Bumpers for Furniture from Germany
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 — 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
• 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