U.S. imports of plastic tableware & kitchenware (HS 392410) totaled $314.3M in August 2026, imported from 98 countries.
Importers of Plastic Tableware & Kitchenware paid $46.4M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 14.77% of the $314.3M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlastic plates, cups, trays, condiment dispensers, and general kitchenware are widely traded consumer goods with China as the dominant supplier, followed by Vietnam and Mexico. The US schedule breaks this heading into five lines covering condiment dispensers (3924101000), plates and bowls (3924102000), trays (3924103000), and a broad NESOI line (3924104000), making accurate product-type descriptions on commercial invoices essential for correct line assignment. Importers sourcing from China face Section 301 tariff exposure across these lines, which has accelerated diversification toward Vietnamese and Mexican suppliers.
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77.8K shipments/mo
The distinction turns on primary use: containers designed and marketed for food storage and transport (e.g., reusable meal-prep or leftover containers) are generally classified under 3923 as packing articles, while items designed for serving or eating — plates, bowls, cups — fall under 3924. When a container is clearly dual-purpose, the importer should document the principal intended use and consult a licensed customs broker if classification remains uncertain.
FDA may review plastic tableware and kitchenware that comes into contact with food under its food-contact materials authority, particularly regarding the safety of colorants, plasticizers, and other additives that could migrate into food. While there is no mandatory pre-import FDA clearance for most plastic tableware, importers are responsible for ensuring that food-contact articles comply with applicable FDA regulations. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel is advisable for food-contact plastic goods.
HSChapter 39
ImportsExports
Imports
$314.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$34.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.5B of Plastic Tableware & Kitchenware.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 3924
Subheading 392410 · $314.3M of $591.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3924104000 | Tableware & Kitchenware,of Plastic,NESOI | $269.6M | 14.42% | 94.57% | $38.9M |
| 3924102000 | Plates,Cups,Saucers,Soup Bowls,Etc,of Plastics | $34.9M | 17.75% | 84.33% | $6.2M |
| 3924103000 | Trays,of Plastic | $7.4M | 13.51% | 72.31% | $997K |
| 3924101000 | Salt,Pepper,Mustard,Ketchup & Similr Disp,Plastic | $2.5M | 14.18% | 98.84% | $348K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3924100002 | Tableware and Kitchenware of Plastics | $34.5M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 77% of it. China pays 16.3% duty; Mexico 0.4%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
6.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.77% of total import value.