U.S. imports of Articles of Plastics, Not Elsewhere Specified (SITC 89399) totaled $1.1B in August 2026, imported from 162 countries.
Importers of Articles of Plastics, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $143.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.06% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe residual 'articles of plastics, NES' heading captures a wide array of plastic goods that do not fit any more specific SITC or HTS category — from plastic figurines and novelty items to specialized industrial components made of polymeric materials. Because this is a catch-all classification, customs authorities scrutinize entries carefully to ensure that more specifically described articles are not improperly placed here to avoid higher duties or trade-remedy measures. Section 301 tariffs and antidumping orders on specific plastic articles from China can make accurate classification especially consequential for importers.
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280.2K import shipments a month
Customs authorities treat residual 'not elsewhere specified' headings as a last resort after all more specific headings have been considered. Misclassifying a product here that belongs in a specific heading can result in penalties, liquidated damages, or retroactive duty assessments. Importers should document their classification analysis and consult a licensed customs broker when in doubt.
Yes. Antidumping or countervailing duty orders are tied to specific HTS subheadings, and if an article is misclassified under a residual heading to avoid a covered subheading, US Customs can reliquidate the entry under the correct heading and assess applicable duties plus interest. Accurate classification is the importer's legal responsibility.
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Basic heading 5 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89399 · $1.1B of $46.9B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 53% of it. China pays 21.6% duty; Mexico 1.2%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1BYoY · free account
Exports
$928.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.9B of Articles of Plastics, Not Elsewhere Specified.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.