Gardening Seed Starting Pail
A mini 0.5-gallon plastic pail with drainage holes, designed for starting seedlings in gardening. It falls under tariff item 3926.90.99 as an 'other' plastic article, as it is not a specialized pot or container covered by another heading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pail is marketed as a flower pot or planter
Household articles of plastics, including plant pots, are classified under heading 3924.
If the pail is specifically designed for agricultural or horticultural use
Certain plastic articles for agricultural use are classified under tariff item 3926.90.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the pail is used for horticultural purposes, it may be classified as a flower pot under heading 3924 if it is designed for that use
• Ensure the drainage holes do not alter the primary function of containment
• Declare the pail's dimensions and capacity accurately
Related Products under Tariff item 3926.90.99
5-Gallon Heavy-Duty Plastic Bucket
A durable 5-gallon bucket made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, featuring a wire bail handle and molded grip ridge for secure stacking. It is classified under tariff item 3926.90.99 as an 'other' article of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included in Chapter 39, since it is a general-purpose container rather than a specialized item.
Anti-Drool Polypropylene Pacifier
A pacifier with a grooved shield designed to channel drool away from the baby's skin, molded from rigid polypropylene plastic. This article is a finished plastic product not covered by more specific headings in Chapter 39, and it falls under the residual tariff item 3926.90.99 as 'Other' articles of plastics.
BPA-Free Polyethylene Pacifier
A durable pacifier molded from BPA-free polyethylene plastic, lightweight and designed for extended use by infants. As a finished plastic article not specified elsewhere in Chapter 39, it is classified under the residual item 3926.90.99.
Contractor-Grade 10-Gallon Mop Bucket
A rugged 10-gallon polyethylene mop pail with a pour spout and color-coded sanitation zones, designed for commercial cleaning. It falls under tariff item 3926.90.99 as an 'other' plastic article because its primary function is containment, not a specialized machine part or household item.
Designer Brand Silicone Pacifier
A premium silicone pacifier from a fashion brand with custom shield engravings, designed for infant soothing. The engravings do not alter its essential character as a plastic pacifier, and it is classified under the residual item 3926.90.99.
Fashion Print Pacifier
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