| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3923900080 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3917320050 | Doc | 58.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3920995000 | Doc | 60.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3917400095 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9614002830 | Doc | 0.3¢ each + 3.2%+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Customs Classification & Tariff Analysis for "Plastic Straw"
Based on your declared product "plastic straw", the following HS codes and tariff details are relevant. Please verify the most accurate classification based on your product's material, structure, and use.
✅ 1. HS Code: 3923900080
Product Description: Plastic straws (transport or packaging use)
Total Tax Rate: 58.0%
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total: 3.0% + 25.0% + 30.0% = 58.0%
Key Notes:
- This code is for plastic straws used for transport or packaging.
- If your product is a single-use drinking straw, this may be the correct classification.
- Time-sensitive alert: Additional tariffs will increase to 30.0% after April 11, 2025.
Proactive Advice:
- Confirm whether your product is used for drinking or packaging/transport.
- Check if your product is single-use or reusable, as this may affect classification.
✅ 2. HS Code: 3917320050
Product Description: Plastic pipes (e.g., water, drainage, vacuum, gas, etc.)
Total Tax Rate: 58.1%
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.1%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total: 3.1% + 25.0% + 30.0% = 58.1%
Key Notes:
- This code is for plastic pipes that are not reinforced or combined with other materials.
- Not applicable for straws unless the product is a long, thin pipe used for drainage or gas.
Proactive Advice:
- Ensure your product is not classified as a pipe.
- If your product is not a pipe, this code may be misclassified.
✅ 3. HS Code: 3920995000
Product Description: Plastic sheets (e.g., sound-absorbing boards)
Total Tax Rate: 60.8%
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 5.8%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total: 5.8% + 25.0% + 30.0% = 60.8%
Key Notes:
- This code is for plastic sheets, not straws.
- Not applicable for plastic straws unless the product is a sheet used for sound absorption.
Proactive Advice:
- This code is not suitable for straws.
- Ensure your product is not a sheet or panel.
✅ 4. HS Code: 3917400095
Product Description: Plastic pipe fittings
Total Tax Rate: 60.3%
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 5.3%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total: 5.3% + 25.0% + 30.0% = 60.3%
Key Notes:
- This code is for plastic pipe fittings, not straws.
- Not applicable for plastic straws unless the product is a fitting for a pipe.
Proactive Advice:
- This code is not suitable for straws.
- Ensure your product is not a fitting or connector.
✅ 5. HS Code: 9614002830
Product Description: Plastic mouthpieces for pipes (e.g., tobacco pipes)
Total Tax Rate: 0.3¢ each + 3.2% + 30.0%
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.3¢ per unit + 3.2%
- Additional Tariff: 0.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total: 0.3¢ + 3.2% + 30.0% = 33.2% + 0.3¢ per unit
Key Notes:
- This code is for tobacco pipe mouthpieces, not drinking straws.
- Not applicable for plastic straws unless the product is a tobacco pipe mouthpiece.
Proactive Advice:
- This code is not suitable for straws.
- Ensure your product is not a tobacco-related item.
📌 Final Recommendation
- The most likely correct HS code for plastic straws is 3923900080.
- Total Tariff: 58.0% (3.0% base + 25.0% additional + 30.0% special after April 11, 2025).
- Action Required:
- Confirm the material (e.g., polypropylene, polystyrene).
- Check if your product is single-use or reusable.
- Verify if any certifications (e.g., food-grade, environmental compliance) are required.
- Be aware of tariff increases after April 11, 2025.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements or customs documentation.