Natural Rubber Tool Handles from Japan
Molded ergonomic handles of vulcanized natural rubber for hand tools. HTS 4016.99.3550 as other natural rubber, not Chapter 82 tool parts unless specified. Excludes hard rubber per 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
• Import handles separately from tools to maintain 4016 classification
• Prove natural rubber via spectrometry
• Avoid describing as 'parts' if standalone