Import duty notes · checked 22 October 2026
Silicone kitchen utensils import from China to US: HTS duty, Section 301 & sourcing notes
Estimate only, not a customs ruling. AI-assisted. Drafted with AI help from public US government data. Duty figures were checked against the official sources linked next to each number on 22 October 2026. Your exact rate depends on the 10-digit classification of your product, which only US Customs (CBP) can rule on.
Duty at a glance
| Item | Figure and source |
|---|---|
| HTS subheading | 3924.10.40 USITC HTS |
| General (MFN) duty | 3.4% USITC HTS, 2026 HTS Revision 21 |
| Section 301 (China) | Not on the Section 301 list USITC China Tariffs list |
| Summary | Base rate 3.4%; no Section 301 duty for this subheading |
Kitchenware of plastics, "other" (not plates, cups or trays). Silicone is usually treated as plastic here, but check the material before you file.
Section 301 list status is taken from the USITC "China Tariffs" reference (last updated July 28, 2026). Background on the lists is on USTR's Section 301 tariff actions page. Other duties on goods from China, such as IEEPA duties under U.S. notes 2(u)/2(v) to chapter 99, change often and are not included here; check the current HTS chapter 99 before you price. Exclusions, if any, are listed in U.S. note 20.
Sourcing notes
- Ask for an LFGB or FDA food-contact test report that names the exact compound, not just "food grade".
- Heat-resistance claims (e.g. 230 °C) should match a test, not a catalogue line.
- Nylon cores inside silicone heads change the material mix; ask how the head is built.
These are common checks, not a full compliance list. Requirements depend on your exact product and sales channel.
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