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U.S. imports of household & toilet articles of plastics (other than tableware/kitchenware) (HS 392490) totaled $287.4M in July 2026, traded with 98 countries.
Importers of Household & Toilet Articles of Plastics (Other Than Tableware/Kitchenware) paid $39.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $254.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Household & Toilet Articles of Plastics (Other Than Tableware/Kitchenware) imports of $287.4M in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $259.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataNursing nipples (3924900500), plastic curtains and table linens (3924901010/1050), picture frames (3924902000), child and pet safety gates (3924905610), and general hygienic or toilet articles (3924905650) all fall under this residual household plastics heading. The breadth of the heading makes correct 10-digit classification critical, as several lines carry distinct Section 301 exposure depending on country of origin. Importers should pay particular attention to the distinction between toilet articles — which may trigger FDA admissibility review for items like nursing nipples — and purely decorative or functional household goods that clear without agency review.
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92.5K shipments/mo
CBP guidance treats toilet articles as items used in personal grooming or hygiene (e.g., soap dishes, toothbrush holders, nursing nipples), while household articles are items used in the general domestic environment. The distinction matters because some toilet articles may attract FDA scrutiny at entry, whereas most decorative or functional household goods do not.
Yes — plastic gates specifically designed for confining children or pets are provided for at the 10-digit level (3924905610) within this heading, rather than under headings for furniture or safety equipment. Confirm the material composition is predominantly plastic; composite constructions with metal frames may require a different classification analysis.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 3924
Subheading 392490 · $287.4M of $599.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$287.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$43.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 78% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.87%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3924905650 | Household Hygenic or Toilet Articles Plastic NESOI | $184.8M | 14.75% | 82.99% | $27.3M |
| 3924901050 | Napkins,Table Covers,Mats,Etc,of Plastic,NESOI | $61.7M | 12.23% | 98.93% | $7.5M |
| 3924902000 | Picture Frames of Plastics | $23.5M | 12.33% | 96.47% | $2.9M |
| 3924901010 | Curtains & Drapes,of Plastic | $14.9M | 12.23% | 98.80% | $1.8M |
| 3924900500 | Nursing Nipples and Finger Cots | $1.6M | 14.63% | 100.16% | $241K |
| 3924905610 | Gates, Of Plastics, For Confining Children or Pets | $822K | 12.15% | 68.83% | $100K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.