Find HS Code and trade information for plant watering balls

Plant Watering Balls

Plant watering balls, also known as self-watering globes or watering bulbs, are decorative glass or plastic vessels designed to slowly release water into a plant’s soil. They provide a convenient method of hydration, particularly useful when a plant owner is away from home or tends to forget regular watering schedules.

Material

• Glass: Traditionally made from blown glass, offering an aesthetic appeal. Glass globes are often more decorative but are more fragile and prone to breakage.
• Plastic: Increasingly common, plastic versions are more durable, lighter in weight, and generally less expensive than glass. They often come in various colors and designs.

Purpose

The primary purpose of plant watering balls is to provide consistent moisture to potted plants over a period of time, reducing the need for frequent manual watering.

Function

The function relies on the principle of capillary action and gravity. The ball is filled with water and inserted, neck-down, into the soil of the plant pot. As the soil dries out, the vacuum created draws water from the ball, slowly releasing it into the surrounding soil. The narrow neck controls the flow rate, preventing overwatering.

Usage Scenarios

• Vacations: Ideal for providing hydration while traveling.
• Busy Schedules: Suitable for individuals with demanding schedules who may forget to water plants regularly.
• Plants with Consistent Moisture Needs: Beneficial for plants that require consistently moist soil.
• Indoor Plants: Most commonly used for indoor potted plants. They can be used outdoors, but are more susceptible to breakage and may be affected by rainfall.
• Small to Medium-Sized Pots: Best suited for pots of smaller to medium size. Larger pots may require multiple balls or alternative watering methods.

Common Types

• Traditional Glass Globes: Often feature decorative patterns or colors. Require careful handling.
• Plastic Watering Globes: Available in various shapes and colors. More durable and affordable.
• Self-Watering Spikes with Reservoir: These combine a spike inserted into the soil with a water reservoir (often plastic) that provides a larger water capacity than a standard globe.
• Automatic Watering Bulbs: Some designs incorporate a valve system to regulate water flow more precisely.

Plant watering balls are household articles designed for the conveyance or packing of goods, specifically used for watering plants. They fall under the category of articles of plastics and articles of other materials. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 3923900080: This HS code covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Other Other. This is a broad category encompassing various plastic articles used for packaging and transport, which includes plant watering balls.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 23: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 90: Other.
  • 00: Other.
  • 80: Other.

• 3923500000: This HS code covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures. While specifically mentioning stoppers, lids, and caps, it falls under the broader category of plastic articles used for packaging, potentially including components of plant watering balls.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 23: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 50: Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures.
  • 00: Other.
  • 00: Other.

• 4016990500: This HS code covers other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber: Other: Other: Household articles not elsewhere specified or included. Plant watering balls, if made of vulcanized rubber, would fall under this category.

  • 40: Rubber and articles thereof.
  • 16: Rubber and articles thereof.
  • 99: Other.
  • 05: Other.
  • 00: Other.

Regarding HS code 3923900080 and 3923500000, the total tax rate is 58.0% or 60.3% depending on the specific classification. These rates include a base tariff of 3.0% or 5.3% plus an additional tariff of 25.0%, and a further 30.0% tariff effective after April 2, 2025.

Regarding HS code 4016990500, the total tax rate is 40.9%. This rate includes a base tariff of 3.4% plus an additional tariff of 7.5%, and a further 30.0% tariff effective after April 2, 2025.