| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3926904000 | Doc | 32.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909989 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924104000 | Doc | 33.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924905650 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9602005080 | Doc | 40.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9618000000 | Doc | 41.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Plastic Cake Decorations
Plastic cake decorations encompass a wide variety of ornamental elements used to enhance the visual appeal of cakes and other desserts. They are typically manufactured from various types of plastic polymers and serve primarily aesthetic purposes.
Material
The primary material is plastic, with common types including:
- Polyethylene (PE): Often used for simpler decorations due to its low cost and flexibility.
- Polypropylene (PP): More durable than PE, suitable for reusable decorations.
- Polystyrene (PS): Commonly used for detailed figures and shapes, but can be brittle.
- Acrylic: A harder, more transparent plastic used for toppers and more elaborate designs.
- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride): Less common now due to food safety concerns, but still found in some older decorations.
Purpose
The main purpose is decorative. They are used to:
- Add thematic elements to cakes (e.g., birthdays, weddings, holidays).
- Represent characters, objects, or symbols.
- Enhance the overall visual design of the cake.
- Provide a focal point or create a specific mood.
Function
Plastic cake decorations are generally non-edible. Their function is purely visual. They are inserted into the cake, placed on top, or arranged around the base. Some may be designed to be reusable after cleaning, while others are intended for single use.
Usage Scenarios
- Birthday Cakes: Character figures, age numbers, and celebratory designs.
- Wedding Cakes: Flowers, hearts, doves, and elegant toppers.
- Holiday Cakes: Seasonal themes like Christmas trees, Easter bunnies, or Halloween pumpkins.
- Themed Cakes: Decorations matching specific interests like sports, movies, or hobbies.
- Professional Baking: Used by bakers to create intricate and customized cake designs.
- Home Baking: Used by individuals to decorate cakes for personal occasions.
Common Types
- Cake Toppers: Flat or three-dimensional designs placed on top of the cake, often personalized with names or messages.
- Character Figures: Representations of popular characters from movies, television, or books.
- Flowers: Realistic or stylized plastic flowers used to decorate cakes.
- Numbers & Letters: Used to spell out names, ages, or messages.
- Shapes & Symbols: Hearts, stars, balloons, and other decorative shapes.
- Confetti & Sprinkles (Plastic): Small plastic pieces used to add color and texture.
- Cake Picks: Decorations attached to plastic sticks for easy insertion into the cake.
- Fondant Cutters & Tools (Plastic): While often used with fondant, plastic tools are common for shaping and detailing.
- Reusable Sets: Collections of various decorations designed for multiple uses.
Plastic cake decorations fall under articles of plastics and articles of other materials. Several HS codes may be relevant depending on the specific nature of the decorations.
- 3926904000: This code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Imitation gemstones”. While primarily for imitation gemstones, decorations resembling gemstones could fall under this classification. The total tax rate is 32.8% (basic tariff: 2.8%, additional tariff: 0.0%, additional tariff after April 2, 2025: 30%).
- 3926909989: This code is for “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other”. This is a broad category for plastic articles not specifically classified elsewhere. The total tax rate is 42.8% (basic tariff: 5.3%, additional tariff: 7.5%, additional tariff after April 2, 2025: 30%).
- 3924104000: This code covers “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other”. If the cake decorations are considered part of kitchenware (tools used in cake making/serving), this code may apply. The total tax rate is 33.4% (basic tariff: 3.4%, additional tariff: 0.0%, additional tariff after April 2, 2025: 30%).
- 3924905650: This code is for “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Other”. This is a broader category within plastic household articles. The total tax rate is 40.9% (basic tariff: 3.4%, additional tariff: 7.5%, additional tariff after April 2, 2025: 30%).
According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'plastic cake decorations' are limited, with only the following 4 found.