Find HS Code and trade information for sink stopper

Sink Stopper

A sink stopper is a device used to seal the drain opening of a sink, allowing the sink to be filled with water or to prevent items from falling down the drain.

Material

Sink stoppers are commonly manufactured from the following materials:

• Stainless Steel: Durable, rust-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing. Often found in higher-end sinks and kitchens.
• Plastic: Lightweight, inexpensive, and readily available. Commonly used in more affordable sinks and utility sinks. Variations include polypropylene and silicone.
• Rubber: Provides a good seal and flexibility. Often used as part of a stopper assembly, or as a standalone flapper style stopper.
• Brass: Used in older plumbing fixtures, less common in modern stoppers due to potential corrosion and lead content concerns.

Purpose

The primary purposes of a sink stopper are:

• Retaining Water: Allows a sink to be filled for washing dishes, soaking items, or other purposes.
• Preventing Drain Clogging: Blocks debris, food particles, and small objects from entering the drainpipe, reducing the risk of blockages.
• Safety: Prevents small items (jewelry, etc.) from being lost down the drain.

Function

Sink stoppers function by creating a watertight seal over the drain opening. The mechanism varies depending on the type (see below). Most stoppers rely on pressure (water pressure or manual pressure) to maintain the seal.

Usage Scenarios

• Kitchen Sinks: Used for washing dishes, soaking pots and pans, and preventing food waste from entering the drain.
• Bathroom Sinks: Used for filling the sink for shaving, washing faces, or other personal hygiene tasks.
• Utility Sinks: Used for washing larger items, soaking laundry, or other cleaning tasks.
• Bar Sinks: Used for rinsing glasses and preventing ice or other debris from entering the drain.

Common Types

• Lift Stopper: Operated by a lever or knob on the sink faucet. Raising the lever lifts the stopper, opening the drain; lowering it seals the drain. Often includes a linkage rod connecting to the stopper mechanism.
• Push/Pop Stopper: Pushed down to seal the drain and popped up to open it. Relies on a spring mechanism and a rubber seal.
• Flapper Stopper: A simple rubber or plastic stopper that sits within the drain opening. It's lifted to allow water to flow and falls down to seal the drain when water is present.
• Basket Strainer Stopper: A combined strainer and stopper. Features a basket to catch debris and a stopper mechanism to seal the drain.
• Trip Lever Stopper: Activated by a lever located on the sink overflow plate. Pulling or pushing the lever opens or closes the drain via a linkage system.
• Manual Stopper (Rubber Plug): A simple rubber plug that is manually inserted into the drain opening to create a seal.

Sink stoppers fall under articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures.

Here are the relevant HS codes:

• 3923500000: This HS code covers stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics. This is a direct match for sink stoppers made of plastic.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 23: Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures.
  • 50: Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures.

• 3924104000: This HS code covers tableware and kitchenware, of plastics. While sink stoppers aren't strictly tableware, they are used in the kitchen, so this could be a potential classification depending on the specific design and marketing of the product.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 24: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
  • 10: Tableware and kitchenware.
  • 40: Other.

• 3924905650: This HS code covers other articles of plastics. If the sink stopper doesn't fit neatly into the previous categories, it may fall under this more general classification.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 24: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
  • 90: Other.
  • 56: Other.

Regarding HS code 3923500000, 3924104000 and 3924905650, the applicable tax rates are: basic tariff: 5.3%, additional tariff: 25.0%, and additional tariff: 30.0% after April 2, 2025, with a total tariff rate of 60.3%, 33.4% and 40.9% respectively.