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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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