Plastic Elastic Book Bands

Narrow elastic bands made of plastic to keep journals, notebooks, or books closed. HTS 3926.90.99.05 applies as other wholly plastic elastic bands under Chapter 39 polymer rules.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+17.5%22.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 22.8%

If part of paper article like bound notebook

Paper reinforcements or closures classify with paper articles in Chapter 48.

3926.90.48Lower: 13.4% vs 22.8%

If household or office fittings like binders

Fittings of plastics for albums or files use this subheading per Chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure no paper integration; pure plastic avoids Chapter 48

Batch import documentation should specify band dimensions for statistical reporting

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