Hard Rubber Knife Handles from Japan

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

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

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

Certify hard rubber vs. plastic bakelite substitutes

Document grip properties and vulcanization