Plastic Salt Shaker from Japan
A clear plastic container designed to dispense table salt through perforated top holes, commonly used in kitchens and dining settings. It falls under HTS 3924.10.1000 as a salt dispenser made entirely of plastic, matching the subheading for salt, pepper, mustard, and ketchup dispensers and similar dispensers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the dispenser is made of plastic and intended for kitchen use to avoid reclassification under glass or metal tableware headings
• Include detailed product specs and material composition certificates to confirm 3924 classification during customs review
• Label products clearly with material content and usage instructions to prevent FDA or CPSC scrutiny on food contact safety