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Vulcanized Rubber Mallet Head

The replaceable striking head for a mallet, made solely from durable vulcanized rubber to minimize surface damage during use. It qualifies for HTS 4016.99.60 as an other article of vulcanized rubber, not a complete tool or hard rubber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.5%+37.5%40%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

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

8205.59.10.00Higher: 44.7% vs 40%

If imported as complete hammer/mallet

Assembled hand tools with rubber heads classify in Chapter 82 tools heading.

4008.11.50.00Higher: 40.8% vs 40%

If imported as unworked rubber block

Primary forms or simple shapes before fabrication go to heading 4008.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 40%

If plastic mallet head

Similar plastic parts fall under Chapter 39 other articles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide evidence it's a replacement part, not assembled tool (Chapter 82 for complete hammers)

β€’ Test for vulcanization per Chapter notes; include durometer hardness specs

β€’ Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain rubber products from specific origins