Plastic Push Pins from Japan
Thumb tacks with molded plastic heads and plastic or coated pins for bulletin boards, commonly used in schools and offices. Classified in HTS 3926.10.00.00 as plastic office or school supplies for securing notes and posters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure pins are fully plastic or plastic-dominant to stay in Chapter 39; metal pins may trigger review
• Provide usage demonstration photos in documentation to affirm office/school supply status
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could lead to general plastic classification