Plastic Hot Water Bottle from Japan
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.
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 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