Plastic Rubber Bands for Office Use from Canada
These are elastic bands made wholly of plastic polymers, primarily used for bundling documents, papers, and small office supplies. They fall under HTS 3926.90.99.05 as they are other articles of plastics classified as elastic bands, meeting the polymer composition requirements of Chapter 39 subheading notes where the predominant monomer unit defines classification.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
65.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the plastic composition meets Chapter 39 notes, with the named polymer contributing 95% or more by weight to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed material specs and test reports confirming wholly plastic construction without rubber or other materials