| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3906905000 | Doc | 59.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926904000 | Doc | 32.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909910 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3703906000 | Doc | 57.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3703903030 | Doc | 58.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3707906000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Acrylic Template
An acrylic template is a pre-cut or shaped piece of acrylic plastic used as a guide for various crafting, building, or manufacturing processes. Acrylic, also known as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), is a transparent thermoplastic often used as a lightweight or durable alternative to glass.
Material
- Acrylic (PMMA): The primary material. Available in various colors, thicknesses, and finishes (cast, extruded).
- Cast Acrylic: Generally higher quality, better for engraving, less prone to warping.
- Extruded Acrylic: More economical, suitable for bending and thermoforming.
- Protective Coating: Often includes a paper or plastic film on both sides to prevent scratching during handling and processing.
Purpose
- Cutting/Tracing Guide: Provides a precise edge for cutting other materials (wood, fabric, leather, etc.).
- Shape Reproduction: Allows for consistent replication of shapes, particularly in large quantities.
- Pattern Making: Used to create patterns for sewing, quilting, or other textile arts.
- Stenciling: Serves as a reusable stencil for painting, etching, or airbrushing.
- Layout and Design: Aids in arranging components or visualizing designs before final assembly.
Function
Acrylic templates function by providing a rigid, accurate form for transferring shapes or guiding tools. Their transparency allows for easy alignment with underlying materials. The material's hardness and resistance to deformation ensure consistent results.
Usage Scenarios
- Quilting: Cutting fabric patches with precise dimensions.
- Woodworking: Routing or sawing consistent shapes in wood.
- Leatherworking: Cutting leather pieces for bags, wallets, or other accessories.
- Sign Making: Creating outlines for lettering or logos.
- DIY Projects: Various crafting applications requiring accurate shapes or patterns.
- Model Building: Creating components or guides for assembling models.
- Electronics: Drilling or cutting precise holes in circuit boards or enclosures.
Common Types
- Geometric Templates: Contain basic shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
- Alphabet/Number Templates: Used for creating lettering or numbering.
- Sewing/Quilting Templates: Specifically designed for quilt blocks, appliqué shapes, or pattern pieces.
- Custom Templates: Cut to specific dimensions or designs based on user requirements.
- Router Templates: Thicker acrylic pieces used as guides for routers. Often include guide bushings.
- Engraved Templates: Features etched designs for transferring patterns or markings.
- Bending Templates: Designed to aid in forming acrylic into curved shapes.
Based on the provided information, the declared goods "acrylic template" can be classified under the following HS codes:
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3906905000: This HS code falls under Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof. Specifically, it covers Acrylic polymers in primary forms: Other: Other. This suggests the template is made of acrylic polymers in a basic, unprocessed state or a form not specifically detailed elsewhere. The total tax rate associated with this code is 59.2%, comprising a 4.2% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025.
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3926904000: This HS code is categorized under Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof. It covers Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Imitation gemstones. If the acrylic template is being used or marketed as a substitute for gemstones, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 32.8%, consisting of a 2.8% base tariff and a 0.0% additional tariff, rising to 30% after April 2, 2025.
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3926909910: This HS code also falls under Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof. It covers Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other Laboratory ware. If the acrylic template is designed for use in a laboratory setting, this code could be relevant. The total tax rate is 42.8%, with a 5.3% base tariff and a 7.5% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025.
According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'acrylic template' are limited, with only the following 3 found.
Customer Reviews
The page was very helpful in explaining the different HS codes and their tariff rates. I especially liked the breakdown of the 3703903030 code with its 58.7% rate.
The HS code 3926909910 with the 42.8% tariff rate was exactly what I needed for my project. The explanation of its use for laboratory purposes was spot on.
I found the information a bit technical. I would have liked more guidance on which HS code to choose based on the product's use case.
The material description helped me understand what acrylic templates are used for. I had to look up a few terms, but overall it was informative.
The tariff rates and effective dates are very well organized. I was able to find the right HS code for my acrylic templates quickly.