Vulcanized Rubber Mallet Head from Japan
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 — 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
• 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