| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3923500000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923900080 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926901000 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909989 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6305900000 | Doc | 43.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6305390000 | Doc | 45.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6307909885 | Doc | 37.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6307909885 | Doc | 37.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Plastic Food Sealing Clip
Plastic food sealing clips are reusable fasteners designed to maintain the freshness of food by creating an airtight seal on food packaging. They are commonly used in kitchens and food storage environments.
Material:
- Polypropylene (PP): The most common material due to its durability, flexibility, and food-safe properties.
- Polyethylene (PE): Often used for softer, more flexible clips.
- Silicone: Increasingly common for higher quality, heat-resistant, and more flexible clips.
Purpose:
- Food Preservation: Primarily used to prevent air exposure, slowing down spoilage and maintaining food quality.
- Leak Prevention: Helps to secure bags and containers, preventing spills and leaks.
- Organization: Aids in organizing food storage and keeping bags neatly closed.
Function:
The clips function by applying pressure to the opening of a bag or container, creating a tight seal. The spring mechanism (in many designs) provides consistent pressure. The clip's shape and design are optimized for gripping various types of packaging materials.
Usage Scenarios:
- Snack Bags: Sealing open bags of chips, crackers, cookies, and other snacks.
- Frozen Food Bags: Maintaining the quality of frozen vegetables, fruits, and meats.
- Dry Goods: Closing bags of flour, sugar, coffee, and other dry ingredients.
- Partial Containers: Sealing partially used containers of cereal, pasta, or other items.
- Household Items: Can also be used to seal non-food items like pet food or small hardware.
Common Types:
- Spring Clips: The most prevalent type, featuring a spring mechanism for automatic clamping. These come in various sizes and colors.
- Bag Sealer Clips (Long Clips): Longer, more robust clips designed for sealing larger bags or multiple bags at once. Often have multiple clip sections.
- Silicone Bag Sealer Clips: Flexible, heat-resistant clips suitable for sealing bags used for sous vide or freezing.
- Magnetic Bag Sealer Clips: Utilize magnets to attach to refrigerators or other metal surfaces for convenient storage.
- Adjustable Bag Sealer Clips: Allow for adjusting the tightness of the seal based on the thickness of the bag.
Plastic food sealing clips fall under articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, made of plastics. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:
- 3923500000: This HS code covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures: Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures. While broadly defined, food sealing clips can be considered a type of closure. The total tax rate is 60.3%, comprised of a 5.3% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025.
- 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. If the clips don't specifically fit the definition of stoppers, lids, or caps, they may fall under this "other" category. The total tax rate is 58.0%, consisting of a 3.0% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, rising to 30% after April 2, 2025.
It's important to note that the distinction between these two HS codes (3923500000 and 3923900080) depends on whether the clips are specifically designed as closures.