Ebonite Guitar Picks from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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