Rubber Cabinet Door Bumpers from Japan
Adhesive-backed rubber bumpers used to cushion kitchen or bathroom cabinet doors and prevent slamming noise. This product falls under HTS 9403.99.40.80 as plastic/rubber parts of other furniture, serving as functional components for cabinetry. They are essential for soft-close mechanisms in household furniture.
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
• Label as 'furniture parts' on commercial invoices with specific cabinet compatibility details
• Test for rubber content to confirm plastics/rubber heading over other materials
• Common pitfall: misdeclared as hardware leading to Chapter 83 reclassification