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