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