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Plastic Dividers for Shipping Cartons

Molded plastic inserts that separate items within cardboard boxes to prevent movement and damage. Classified under HTS 3923.90.0080 as other plastic packing articles, not closures or specific containers. Often honeycomb-structured PET for lightweight protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+37.5%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3921.90.19Higher: 42.8% vs 40.5%

If flexible sheets cut to shape

Other plastic sheets/plates/films under 3921 if not formed for packing.

3923.50.00Higher: 42.8% vs 40.5%

If functioning as stoppers or caps

Closures like fitted plugs shift to 3923.50.

4819.60.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.5%

If paperboard honeycomb instead of plastic

Paper packing materials classify under Chapter 48.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide CAD designs illustrating divider function within cartons

• Batch similar products together on entry to simplify statistical reporting