Vulcanized Rubber Mallet Head from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide evidence it's a replacement part, not assembled tool (Chapter 82 for complete hammers)
• Test for vulcanization per Chapter notes; include durometer hardness specs
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain rubber products from specific origins