| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3923900012 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923900014 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926901000 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926901000 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4016990300 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4008111000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4008210000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Customs Compliance Summary for Plastic and Rubber Buckets and Pails
Below is a structured breakdown of the HS codes and applicable tariffs for the products you've described. This includes base tariffs, additional tariffs, and time-sensitive policies effective after April 11, 2025.
✅ HS Code: 3923900012
Product Description:
- Plastic buckets and pails, with or without lids, capacity less than 11.36 liters (3 gallons)
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 3.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 58.0%
Key Notes: - This code applies to small-capacity plastic buckets. - The special tariff increases significantly after April 11, 2025. - Proactive Advice: Confirm the material (must be plastic), capacity, and unit price to ensure correct classification.
✅ HS Code: 3923900014
Product Description:
- Plastic buckets and pails, with or without lids, capacity between 11.36 liters (3 gallons) and 22.71 liters (6 gallons)
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 3.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 58.0%
Key Notes: - This code applies to medium-capacity plastic buckets. - Same special tariff as above. - Proactive Advice: Verify capacity and material to avoid misclassification.
✅ HS Code: 3926901000
Product Description:
- Other plastic buckets and pails (not covered by 3923)
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 3.4%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 40.9%
Key Notes: - This code is for other plastic buckets not covered by 3923. - Lower total tariff compared to 3923 codes. - Proactive Advice: Ensure the product is not covered by 3923 (e.g., capacity or design).
✅ HS Code: 4016990300
Product Description:
- Rubber containers (not hard rubber), used for packing, transporting, or marketing goods
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 3.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 58.0%
Key Notes: - This code applies to rubber buckets. - Same high tariff as plastic buckets. - Proactive Advice: Confirm the material is vulcanized rubber and not hard rubber.
✅ HS Code: 4008111000
Product Description:
- Plates, sheets, strip of cellular rubber (natural rubber)
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This code applies to cellular rubber sheets, not buckets. - Lower base tariff, but high additional tariffs. - Proactive Advice: Ensure the product is not a bucket or container, but a sheet or strip.
✅ HS Code: 4008210000
Product Description:
- Plates, sheets, strip of noncellular rubber
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This code applies to noncellular rubber sheets, not buckets. - Same tariff structure as 4008111000. - Proactive Advice: Confirm the material and form (sheet, strip, etc.) to avoid misclassification.
📌 Important Reminders:
- April 11, 2025, is a critical date for tariff changes. Ensure your import plans are adjusted accordingly.
- Material verification is essential (plastic vs. rubber, cellular vs. noncellular).
- Certifications may be required depending on the product type and use (e.g., food-grade, safety certifications).
- Unit price and capacity are key factors in classification.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements, customs documentation, or import cost calculations.