| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3925900000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7324900000 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7610900080 | Doc | 85.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6907211005 | Doc | 65.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3824999397 | Doc | 60.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Okay, let's break down the HS codes and potential implications for your "WET ROOM FLOOR BARRIER" declaration. I'll provide a structured analysis to help you understand the classifications and associated tariffs.
Understanding HS Codes: A Quick Primer
HS codes (Harmonized System codes) are internationally standardized codes used to classify traded products. The first two digits generally indicate the chapter, the next two the subheading, and further digits provide more specific details. Here's a breakdown of each code you provided:
1. 3925.90.00.00 – Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included: Other
- 39: Plastics and articles thereof. This chapter covers a wide range of plastic products.
- 25: Plastics builders' ware (e.g., pipes, fittings, profiles).
- 90: Other. This suggests your barrier isn't specifically listed within the more defined plastic builders' ware categories.
- 00.00: Further specification – generally used for a catch-all within the 'Other' category.
- Tax: Base Tariff: 5.3%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: 30% Additional Tariff. Total: 60.3%
- Considerations: This code is broad. It's crucial to confirm the exact plastic composition of your barrier. If it has specific properties (e.g., is reinforced with another material), another code might be more accurate.
2. 7324.90.00.00 – Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Other, including parts
- 73: Iron or steel articles.
- 24: Sanitary ware (e.g., sinks, toilets, bathtubs) and parts.
- 90: Other. This indicates your barrier isn't a standard sanitary ware item.
- 00.00: Further specification.
- Tax: Base Tariff: 0.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: 30% Additional Tariff. Total: 80.0%
- Considerations: If your barrier is primarily made of iron or steel and functions as part of a wet room's drainage or water containment system, this code could be applicable. However, the "sanitary ware" aspect needs to be clearly defined.
3. 7610.90.00.80 – Aluminum structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 9406) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, balustrades, pillars and columns); aluminum plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures: Other Other: Other
- 76: Aluminum and articles thereof.
- 10: Aluminum structures and parts.
- 90: Other. This suggests it's not a standard structural component.
- 00.80: Further specification.
- Tax: Base Tariff: 5.7%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: 30% Additional Tariff. Total: 85.7%
- Considerations: If your barrier is made of aluminum and is used as a structural element within the wet room (e.g., a frame or support), this code might be appropriate.
4. 6907.21.10.05 – Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics: Flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, other than those of subheading 6907.30 and 6907.40: Of a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5%: Unglazed Tiles, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm
- 69: Ceramic products.
- 07: Ceramic tiles and flags.
- 21: Flags and paving tiles with low water absorption.
- 10.05: Specific specification for unglazed tiles under a certain size.
- Tax: Base Tariff: 10.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: 30% Additional Tariff. Total: 65.0%
- Considerations: This code is very specific to ceramic tiles. It's only applicable if your barrier is made of ceramic tiles meeting the water absorption and size criteria.
5. 3824.99.93.97 – Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other Other
- 38: Chemical products.
- 24: Miscellaneous chemical products.
- 99: Other. This suggests it's not a standard chemical product.
- 93.97: Further specification.
- Tax: Base Tariff: 5.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: 30% Additional Tariff. Total: 60.0%
- Considerations: This code is for chemical preparations. It's only applicable if your barrier is a chemical product used in a specific industrial process.
Recommendations & Next Steps:
- Material Composition: The most important step is to definitively determine the primary material of your "WET ROOM FLOOR BARRIER." Is it plastic, iron/steel, aluminum, ceramic, or a chemical product?
- Function: What is the barrier's primary function? Is it structural, drainage-related, a water sealant, or something else?
- Detailed Specifications: Gather precise specifications:
- Plastic type (if applicable)
- Steel grade (if applicable)
- Aluminum alloy (if applicable)
- Tile dimensions and water absorption rate (if applicable)
- Chemical composition (if applicable)
- Certifications: Depending on the code chosen, you may need to provide certifications related to material safety, quality, or compliance with specific standards.
- Post-April 2, 2025 Tariffs: Be aware of the upcoming tariff changes.
- Consult with a Customs Broker: I highly recommend consulting with a licensed customs broker in China. They can provide expert guidance based on your specific product and ensure accurate classification and compliance.
Disclaimer: I am an AI assistant and cannot provide definitive customs advice. This information is for general guidance only. Always consult with a qualified customs professional for accurate and up-to-date information.