Plastic Elastic Luggage Straps

Stretchable bands made wholly of plastic used to secure luggage or bundles during travel. They qualify for HTS 3926.90.99.05 as other plastic articles specifically identified as elastic bands under Chapter 39 polymer classification 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.

3923.10.90Higher: 38% vs 22.8%

If designed primarily for transport articles like boxes

Articles for conveyance packaging use heading 3923, differentiating from general elastic bands.

5604.10.00Higher: 41.3% vs 22.8%

If rubber thread covered by textile material

Textile-covered rubber threads classify in Chapter 56, not pure plastics.

3926.90.99Same rate: 22.8%

If general other plastics if not elastic

Lack of elasticity moves to broader other plastics without specific band note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document strength and elasticity specs to prove function as bands, not woven straps

Avoid bulk packaging over retail sets to prevent shift to heading 3923 for transport articles

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