Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Household & Toilet Articles of Plastics (Other Than Tableware/Kitchenware) (HS 392490) totaled $277.6M in August 2026, imported from 101 countries.
Importers of Household & Toilet Articles of Plastics (Other Than Tableware/Kitchenware) paid $45.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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89.2K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 3924
Subheading 392490 · $277.6M of $591.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3924905650 | Household Hygenic or Toilet Articles Plastic NESOI | $179.2M | 16.99% | 83.02% | $30.4M |
| 3924901050 | Napkins, Table Covers, Mats, Etc, of Plastic, NESOI | $57.6M | 15.44% | 99.49% | $8.9M |
| 3924902000 | Picture Frames of Plastics | $22.7M | 15.27% | 97.66% | $3.5M |
| 3924901010 | Curtains & Drapes, of Plastic | $16.1M | 15.17% | 98.30% | $2.4M |
| 3924900500 | Nursing Nipples and Finger Cots | $1.4M | 14.02% | 99.81% | $192K |
| 3924905610 | Gates, of Plastics, For Confining Children or Pets | $662K | 14.31% | 78.98% | $95K |
Household Hygenic or Toilet Articles Plastic NESOI
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$277.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$48.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.1B of Household & Toilet Articles of Plastics (Other Than Tableware/Kitchenware) and exported $505.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 78% of it. China pays 19.6% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.40% of imports for consumption.