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Plastic Stencil Sets

Sets of reusable plastic stencils for lettering and shapes, used in school art classes and office signage. HTS 3926.10.00.00 designates these as plastic school supplies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+12.5%17.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+60.0%65.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9503.00.00.90Lower: 12.5% vs 17.8%

If marketed as children's toys

Toy stencils for play classify in Chapter 95, not office/school.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 17.8%

If industrial/large formats

Non-school stencils become general plastic articles.

9017.80.00.00Higher: 42.8% vs 17.8%

If precision drafting instruments

Professional drawing stencils fall under Chapter 90 instruments.

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

• Count pieces per set; large sets may be seen as toys under Chapter 95

• Specify educational use in commercial docs

• Ensure polymer purity for Chapter 39 compliance