Silicone Rubber Spatula Head from Japan
Detachable head portion of a kitchen spatula made from heat-resistant vulcanized silicone rubber for scraping and mixing. Falls under HTS 4016.99.60 as other vulcanized rubber articles, separate from complete utensils or textile goods.
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
• Certify food-contact safety (21 CFR 177.2600 for rubber); retain supplier test reports
• Classify as part only if sold separately from handle; complete spatulas may go to 8215
• Document rubber content >50% to avoid Chapter 39 plastic classification