Hard Rubber Knife Handles from Mexico
Ergonomic handles for knives and tools molded from ebonite. Classified under HTS 4017.00.00.00 as fabricated hard rubber articles.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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