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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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