Custom Plastic Prototypes from China

3D-printed or molded plastic prototypes from ABS or PLA for product development testing. HTS 3926.90.99 applies to these unfinished/other plastic articles not covered by specific headings. Used pre-production across industries.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Declare as prototypes with R&D end-use certificates to support 3926 classification

Analyze for predominant monomer (e.g

>95% ABS styrene) per subheading notes

Temporary imports under 9813 may avoid duties