Plastic Edge Protectors
U-shaped plastic profiles designed to safeguard corners and edges of boxes or furniture during transport. Classified in HTS 3923.90.0080 as plastic articles specifically for packing goods, providing reinforcement without being boxes or closures. Made from durable polypropylene for impact resistance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for permanent edge protection on furniture
Articles of plastics not elsewhere specified, like fittings, go to 3926.
If rigid boxes with integrated edge corners
Boxes, cases, and similar rigid containers fall under 3923.10.
If made of steel instead of plastic
Metal angle protectors classify under Chapter 73 for steel articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide engineering drawings showing U-shape and intended packing use to support 3923 classification
• Ensure invoices detail material (e.g
• PP) and dimensions; bulk shipments may require weight-based declarations
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