Plastic Hot Water Bottle

A flexible plastic container designed to be filled with hot water for therapeutic heat application to relieve muscle pain or cramps. It features a molded plastic body with a screw cap and is entirely made of plastics without glass or metal parts. Classified under HTS 3926.90.21.00 as a hot water bottle fitting the chapter's provisions for non-glass/metal plastic medical articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+17.5%21.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

3924.10.40.00Lower: 13.4% vs 21.7%

If marketed primarily as a household kitchen item like a food warmer

Shifts to tableware and kitchenware of plastics if end-use is domestic rather than medical/therapeutic.

9018.90.75Higher: 35% vs 21.7%

If includes integrated metal heating elements or valves

Presence of metal parts excludes it from 3926.90.21.00, moving to medical instruments accessories.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 21.7%

If sold as a general purpose flexible plastic pouch without specific medical function

Lacks specific enumeration as hot water bottle, falling into residual 'other' plastic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the product contains no glass or metal components to qualify under 3926.90.21.00; otherwise, it may shift to other subheadings

Include material composition certificates confirming 100% plastic construction per Chapter 39 polymer notes

Label clearly as 'hot water bottle' and avoid medical device claims to prevent FDA scrutiny

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Plastic Nursing Cushion for Invalid Use

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Plastic Dress Shield Insert

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Plastic Syringe Bulb and Tube

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