| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3926902100 | Doc | 41.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909905 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924104000 | Doc | 33.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924102000 | Doc | 44.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9620005000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6911900050 | Doc | 42.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Silicone Ice Cube
Material:
Silicone ice cubes are primarily constructed from silicone, a polymer that includes silicon, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Commonly used types include food-grade silicone, ensuring safety for food contact. The specific silicone used is typically BPA-free, phthalate-free, and non-toxic.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of silicone ice cubes is to chill beverages without diluting them as quickly as traditional ice. They are also used for freezing other liquids like coffee, juice, soups, sauces, and baby food. Their flexibility allows for easy release of frozen contents.
Function:
Silicone's low thermal conductivity means it chills liquids slower than water ice, minimizing dilution. The material’s flexibility enables the cube to be bent or twisted to release the frozen content without breaking it. They are reusable, contributing to waste reduction.
Usage Scenarios:
- Beverages: Cocktails, iced tea, water, lemonade, whiskey.
- Food Preparation: Freezing herbs in oil for easy portioning, making baby food purees, freezing sauces and soups.
- Cooling: Keeping lunch boxes cool, providing a cooling element for minor injuries (wrapped in cloth).
- Crafts: Some specialized silicone ice cube molds are used for creating decorative ice shapes.
Common Types:
- Standard Cube Molds: Produce traditional cube-shaped ice.
- Novelty Molds: Available in a wide range of shapes (hearts, stars, animals, letters, etc.) for decorative purposes.
- Large Cube Molds: Create larger ice cubes that melt more slowly, ideal for whiskey or cocktails.
- Sphere Molds: Produce spherical ice cubes, often preferred for their aesthetic appeal and slow melting rate.
- Stackable Molds: Designed to save freezer space.
- With Lids: Prevent spills and odors in the freezer, and allow for easy stacking.
- BPA-Free/Food-Grade Silicone: Most common type ensuring safety.
Silicone ice cubes fall under articles of plastics, typically used for household purposes. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:
- 3926902100: This HS code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Ice bags”. Silicone ice cubes, functioning as a form of ice bag for cooling, are included within this classification. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 4.2%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%, resulting in a total tariff of 41.7%.
- 3926909905: This HS code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other Elastic bands made wholly of plastics”. While not directly ice cubes, if the silicone ice cube is manufactured as a flexible, elastic form, this code may apply. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 5.3%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%, resulting in a total tariff of 42.8%.
Explanation of HS Code Structure (based on provided data):
- Chapter 39: This chapter covers plastics and articles thereof.
- Heading 2690: This heading specifically covers other articles of plastics.
- Subheading 902100 & 909905: These subheadings further classify the articles within heading 2690, specifying "Ice bags" and "Other Elastic bands made wholly of plastics" respectively.
It is important to note that the final HS code determination depends on the specific characteristics and composition of the silicone ice cube. If the ice cube contains materials other than plastics, or has a specific function beyond simple cooling, a different HS code may be more appropriate.