Vulcanized Rubber Guitar Pick

Durable plectrum made from vulcanized rubber for playing string instruments. It qualifies for HTS 4016.99.6050 as other vulcanized rubber articles, excluded from Chapter 92 musical instruments by Chapter 40 note (f).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4015.19Lower: 24% vs 37.5%

If in cap, plug, or lid form regardless of use

Form-based classification in 4015 supersedes end-use for certain shapes.

6702.90Lower: 27% vs 37.5%

If made of plastic molded/constructed from plastic material

Plastic guitar picks classify under Chapter 67 as artificial flowers/parts if applicable, but typically Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm not part of musical instrument set to avoid Chapter 92

Label as vulcanized rubber; provide density/elongation tests per synthetic rubber definition

Bulk imports need proper packing lists to prevent scrap misclassification