Official description
Household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics, other.
Duty columns explained
- Column 1 — General (MFN / NTR): 3.4%. Standard ad valorem rate for most-favored-nation trading partners. This is the base rate before any Section 301, Section 232, or AD/CVD overlay.
- Column 1 — Special (FTA / preference): Free. Duty-free for goods that qualify under listed programs (for example USMCA, the Korea FTA, or other preference programs) when rules-of-origin and documentation requirements are met.
- Column 2 (non-NTR): 80%. Statutory rate for the small set of countries that do not receive normal trade relations treatment. Most commercial imports are dutiable under Column 1.
Statistical suffixes under this subheading
3924.90.5610— Gates for confining children or pets.3924.90.5650— Other household articles of plastics — the residual break covering most storage bins, organizers, and similar items.
Classification caveats
- Material composition and intended use are critical for classification.
- Use CROSS rulings as examples only; they are product-specific.
How to review this code
Treat this HTS page as the starting point for product review, not the final filing instruction. Match the official description against item material, construction, intended use, units, and packaging before using the duty columns in a landed-cost model.
The related changes below are the source-linked signals that Tariff Sentinel watches for saved codes. A matching code can still need Chapter 99, country-of-origin, preference-program, or AD/CVD scope review before an entry is filed.
Origin drives most of the difference in landed cost, so importers usually start with the 3924.90.56 import duty from China estimate — China-origin goods can carry a Section 301 overlay on top of the base rate. For the mechanics behind that overlay, see how section 301 tariffs work, or open the 3924.90.56 import duty from Vietnam and 3924.90.56 import duty from Mexico scenarios to compare origins before a sourcing decision.
What 3924.90.56 covers and how it differs from plastic tableware
Heading 3924 covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles, and hygienic or toilet articles of plastics. The 3924.10 group is tableware and kitchenware — cups, plates, cutlery, and similar items — while 3924.90 is the residual 'other' group for household and toilet articles that are not tableware. Subheading 3924.90.56 is the catch-all 'other' break within 3924.90, used for plastic household articles that do not fall under a more specific break (such as curtains and drapes or picture frames). Because classification turns on the article's form and use rather than just its plastic material, confirm whether a more specific 3924 break applies before defaulting to 3924.90.56.
The China Section 301 overlay routes to List 4A, not List 3
The USITC tariff schedule attaches a Chapter 99 endnote to 3924.90.56 pointing to heading 9903.88.15 — the Section 301 List 4A action — which currently carries an additional 7.5% ad valorem duty for China-origin goods on top of the 3.4% base. That is a lower overlay than the 25% List 3 rate (heading 9903.88.03) applied to many other Chinese imports, including some plastic tableware breaks under 3924.10, so two products in the same plastics heading can carry very different total duties. Section 301 scope and exclusions change over time, and USTR opened a second four-year review of the China Section 301 actions in May 2026 that covers List 4A, so confirm the current Chapter 99 heading, any active exclusion, and the controlling entry date for your product before relying on a total-duty figure.
Total landed duty for a China-origin 3924.90.56 article (worked example)
As of June 2026, a China-origin household article classified in 3924.90.56 carries a combined 10.9% ad valorem duty — the 3.4% Column 1 General rate plus the Section 301 List 4A additional 7.5% reported under Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.15. On a $10,000 customs value the duty math is: 3.4% base = $340, plus the List 4A 7.5% = $750, for about $1,090 in total duty. CBP CROSS ruling N335315 (a China-origin PET storage bin in 3924.90.5650) confirms that 9903.88.15 must be reported alongside the 3924.90.56 line at entry. On top of duty, the merchandise processing fee adds 0.3464% of the customs value (about $34.64 here, subject to its published per-entry minimum and maximum), and ocean shipments also carry the 0.125% harbor maintenance fee. Section 301 List 4A (9903.88.15) is a separate measure from the IEEPA-based duties that Executive Order 14389 addressed in February 2026, so a change to one does not automatically change the other. The 2024 four-year-review rate increases targeted strategic sectors (EVs, semiconductors, solar, batteries) and left the baseline List 4A 7.5% unchanged, but a second four-year review opened in May 2026 covers List 4A, so confirm the current Chapter 99 heading, any active exclusion, the controlling entry date, and current fee amounts in the official sources before relying on a landed-cost figure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 3924.90.56?
The Column 1 General (most-favored-nation) rate is 3.4% ad valorem. Goods that qualify under a listed free-trade agreement or preference program can enter Free, and the Column 2 rate for non-NTR countries is 80%. These are base rates before any Section 301, Section 232, or AD/CVD overlay.
Are China-origin 3924.90.56 goods subject to Section 301 tariffs?
Yes. The USITC schedule routes 3924.90.56 to Section 301 List 4A through Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.15, which currently adds 7.5% ad valorem for China-origin goods on top of the 3.4% base — lower than the 25% List 3 overlay that hits many other Chinese imports. Because scope and exclusions change and a second four-year review covering List 4A is underway as of May 2026, confirm the current Chapter 99 heading, any exclusion, and your entry date against the official USTR and CBP sources before assuming a total rate.
How is 3924.90.56 different from plastic tableware under 3924.10?
Both sit in heading 3924 (household articles of plastics) and share a 3.4% Column 1 General rate, but 3924.10 covers tableware and kitchenware (cups, plates, cutlery) while 3924.90.56 is the residual 'other' household-article break. The classification difference also matters for Section 301: 3924.90.56 routes to List 4A (7.5%), while plastic tableware breaks under 3924.10 have been administered under List 3 (25%) in CBP practice, so the correct 8-digit code drives the total duty.
Why do material and use matter when classifying under 3924.90.56?
Heading 3924 only covers articles of plastics, and within it the specific subheading depends on the article's form and use — tableware versus other household articles, and within 3924.90 whether a more specific break (such as curtains, drapes, or picture frames) applies. Use CBP CROSS rulings as product-specific examples rather than blanket guidance, and verify the exact statistical suffix and any Chapter 99 overlay for your product before relying on a rate.
What is the total duty on a China-made 3924.90.56 article?
Stacking the duties, a China-origin 3924.90.56 article carries the 3.4% Column 1 General rate plus the Section 301 List 4A additional 7.5% reported under Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.15, for a combined 10.9% ad valorem before fees. On a $10,000 customs value that is about $1,090 in duty, plus the 0.3464% merchandise processing fee and, for ocean shipments, the 0.125% harbor maintenance fee. Because Section 301 scope, exclusions, and the controlling Chapter 99 heading change over time — and a second four-year review covering List 4A opened in May 2026 — confirm current treatment and your entry date against the official USTR and CBP sources before assuming a total rate.
Sources verified for this code
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule — Chapter 39, subheading 3924.90.56 (retrieved Jun 11, 2026)
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule — Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.15 (Section 301 List 4A) (retrieved Jun 11, 2026)
- U.S. Customs CROSS ruling N335315 — China-origin plastic storage bin in 3924.90.5650 reporting 9903.88.15 (retrieved Jun 11, 2026)
- U.S. Customs CROSS rulings — classification examples for 3924.90 plastic household articles (retrieved Jun 11, 2026)
Last verified: Jun 11, 2026. The duty columns and classification notes above were checked against the official USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule and CBP rulings on that date. Always confirm the controlling description, current Chapter 99 treatment, and entry date in the official source before filing.
Recent changes affecting this code
USTR opens second four-year review process for China Section 301 actions
USTR initiated a review process that can later affect China-origin tariff actions and exclusions; the initiation notice itself does not change duty rates. Saved-code monitoring flags potentially affected HTS codes, links back to the official notice, and gives import teams a starting point for broker review before purchase orders or landed-cost assumptions change.