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Hard Rubber Knife Handles from Germany

Ergonomic handles for knives and tools molded from ebonite. Classified under HTS 4017.00.00.00 as fabricated hard rubber articles.

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

Import as separate handles, not assembled knives, to avoid tool classifications

Certify hard rubber vs. plastic bakelite substitutes

Document grip properties and vulcanization