Plastic Exercise Resistance Bands

Flat or tubular elastic bands wholly of plastic for fitness workouts and physical therapy. Classified in HTS 3926.90.99.05 as plastic elastic bands, following subheading notes for chemically unmodified polymers.

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.

9506.91.00Lower: 22.1% vs 22.8%

If sold as complete gym articles or sets

Articles for gymnastics like resistance sets classify in Chapter 95 for sports equipment.

3917.31.00Higher: 38.1% vs 22.8%

If flexible tubes or hoses of plastics

Tubular elastic forms resembling hoses fall under heading 3917 for plastic tubes.

3924.10.40Lower: 13.4% vs 22.8%

If for household table-use like kitchen ties

Household plastic tableware uses 3924, but not photo albums per note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include tensile strength certification to confirm elastic band function

Retail packaging under 38.1x45.7cm qualifies for special rates per US notes

Avoid sets with handles; pure bands stay here, sets may go to 9506.91

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