Plastic Elastic Luggage Straps from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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