| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3911100000 | Doc | 61.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926904000 | Doc | 32.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909989 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4016990500 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4005990000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4005910000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Resin Accessories
Resin accessories encompass a broad category of decorative items and functional components crafted from various types of resin. These accessories are popular for their versatility, affordability, and ability to be customized in a wide range of colors, shapes, and designs.
Material
The core material is resin, typically either epoxy resin or polyurethane resin.
- Epoxy Resin: Known for its durability, clarity, and resistance to yellowing. Often used for jewelry, keychains, and larger decorative pieces. Requires mixing with a hardener for curing.
- Polyurethane Resin: Cures faster than epoxy resin and is generally more flexible. Commonly used for smaller, intricate designs and casting molds.
- Other Resins: Less common but include acrylic resin and polyester resin, each with specific properties suited for certain applications.
Additives are frequently incorporated to enhance the resin's properties or aesthetic appeal. These include:
- Pigments & Dyes: For coloring the resin.
- Glitter, Mica Powder, and Metallic Flakes: For creating shimmering effects.
- Dried Flowers, Shells, and Other Embeddings: For creating unique visual interest.
- Stabilizers & UV Inhibitors: To prevent yellowing and degradation from sunlight.
Purpose & Function
Resin accessories serve a multitude of purposes, primarily aesthetic or decorative, but can also be functional:
- Jewelry: Earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets, and hair accessories.
- Keychains & Bag Charms: Personalized or decorative items for everyday use.
- Home Decor: Coasters, paperweights, bookends, trays, and small sculptures.
- Phone Cases & Accessories: Customized phone cases, charms, and stands.
- Art & Craft Supplies: Components for larger art projects or DIY creations.
- Functional Components: Drawer pulls, knobs, and small handles (less common).
Usage Scenarios
- Personal Adornment: Jewelry and keychains are used for everyday wear and self-expression.
- Interior Decoration: Coasters, paperweights, and sculptures enhance the aesthetic of living spaces.
- Gift-Giving: Personalized resin accessories make unique and thoughtful gifts.
- DIY Projects: Resin is a popular medium for hobbyists and artists creating custom pieces.
- Retail & Commerce: Resin accessories are widely available for purchase in stores and online marketplaces.
Common Types
- Cast Resin Accessories: Created by pouring liquid resin into molds. This is the most common method, allowing for intricate shapes and designs.
- Embedded Resin Accessories: Features objects (flowers, shells, photos) encased within the resin.
- Resin Charms: Small, decorative pieces often used for jewelry making or keychains.
- Resin Coasters: Protect surfaces from damage while adding a decorative touch.
- Resin Pendants: Versatile pieces used for necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
- Geode Resin Accessories: Mimic the appearance of natural geodes with layered colors and crystalline effects.
- Resin Letter/Name Accessories: Personalized items with letters or names embedded in resin.
- Resin Bookmarks: Decorative and functional items for book lovers.
Resin accessories broadly refer to decorative items or components crafted from various types of resins. These can include petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, and polyterpenes, used in a wide range of applications, potentially forming parts of jewelry, crafts, or other ornamental goods. The specific classification depends on the exact composition and form of the accessory.
The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided information:
- 3911100000: This code covers petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulfides, polysulfones, and other products specified in note 3 to this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms. This includes petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins, and polyterpenes. The total tax rate is 61.1% (base tariff 6.1%, additional tariff 25.0%, and an additional 30% after April 2, 2025).
- 3926904000: This code applies to other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914, specifically "Other: Imitation gemstones". If the resin accessories are manufactured to resemble gemstones, this code is applicable. The total tax rate is 32.8% (base tariff 2.8%, additional tariff 0.0%, and an additional 30% after April 2, 2025).
- 3926909989: This code covers other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914, categorized as "Other: Other". This is a general category for resin accessories not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 3926. The total tax rate is 42.8% (base tariff 5.3%, additional tariff 7.5%, and an additional 30% after April 2, 2025).
It is important to determine the precise composition of the resin accessories to ensure correct classification. If the accessories are made from unvulcanized compounded rubber, the following codes may also be relevant:
- 4005990000: This code applies to compounded rubber, unvulcanized, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, categorized as "Other: Other". The total tax rate is 55.0% (base tariff 0.0%, additional tariff 25.0%, and an additional 30% after April 2, 2025).
- 4005910000: This code applies to compounded rubber, unvulcanized, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, categorized as "Other: Plates, sheets, and strip". The total tax rate is 55.0% (base tariff 0.0%, additional tariff 25.0%, and an additional 30% after April 2, 2025).