Ebonite Guitar Picks
Durable picks for string instruments made from hard rubber (ebonite), prized for their tone and grip. Classified under HTS 4017.00.00.00 as articles of hard rubber, distinct from softer rubber products in other chapters.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from phenolic resin instead of hard rubber
Phenolic resin products classify as other plastic articles, not hard rubber.
If considered musical instrument parts
Chapter 92 excludes hard rubber musical articles from Chapter 40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify material is true hard rubber (ebonite) via density and vulcanization tests to confirm HTS 4017 classification
• Provide lab certification distinguishing from soft rubber or plastics to prevent reclassification
• Declare as 'articles of hard rubber' not 'musical accessories' to avoid Chapter 92 exclusions
Related Products under HTS 4017.00.00.00
Hard Rubber Battery Separators
Ebonite sheets used as insulating separators in lead-acid batteries. Falls under HTS 4017.00.00.00 for hard rubber articles, excluding electrical appliances of Section XVI.
Ebonite Lab Sink Tops
Chemical-resistant countertops and sink tops made from molded hard rubber for laboratory use. HTS 4017.00.00.00 covers fabricated articles of hard rubber.
Hard Rubber Combs
Anti-static combs made from ebonite for hair styling and grooming. Classified in HTS 4017.00.00.00 as hard rubber articles, excluding Chapter 96 combs of other materials.
Ebonite Electrical Insulators
High-voltage insulators and bushings made from hard rubber. HTS 4017.00.00.00 applies to hard rubber forms excluding electrical appliances of Section XVI.
Hard Rubber Knife Handles
Ergonomic handles for knives and tools molded from ebonite. Classified under HTS 4017.00.00.00 as fabricated hard rubber articles.
Ebonite Fountain Pen Nibs
Hard rubber feeds and sections for fountain pens. HTS 4017.00.00.00 covers hard rubber articles in all forms.