Ebonite Guitar Picks from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

12.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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