Plastic Tool Handles from China
Ergonomic handles from polypropylene for hand tools like screwdrivers, separate from complete tools. HTS 3926.90.99 for other plastic articles when imported as replacement parts, not assembled tools.
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
• Import unassembled to maintain parts classification; assembled becomes tool in Chapter 82
• Specify polymer type and injection molding process
• Check for metal inserts affecting material predominance