3924 - Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics:

This HTS category, 3924, encompasses a broad range of articles made from plastics that are designed for household use, hygiene, or personal care. It includes items commonly found in kitchens, dining rooms, and bathrooms. Examples range from plates, cups, and utensils (tableware and kitchenware) to soap dishes, toothbrush holders, and shower curtains (hygienic and toilet articles). The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the material of manufacture – predominantly plastics – and their intended end-use as everyday household or personal items.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the same level is crucial. Unlike categories focused on raw plastic materials (Chapter 39 headings prior to 3924), or articles of other materials like glass (Chapter 70) or ceramics (Chapter 69), Category 3924 specifically targets finished plastic articles for domestic and personal applications. It is distinct from more specialized plastic articles like furniture (Chapter 94) or toys (Chapter 95), which have their own designated HTS classifications based on their primary function.

Within Category 3924, further subdivisions refine the classification based on the specific type of household or personal article. The primary subcategories are "Tableware and kitchenware" (3924.10), which covers items used for serving and preparing food, and "Other" (3924.90), which captures the remaining hygienic, toilet, and other miscellaneous household articles not specifically falling under tableware or kitchenware. This bifurcated structure allows for more precise tariff application based on the intended use of the plastic article.