3924.10 - Tableware and kitchenware:

This HTS category, 3924.10, specifically encompasses tableware and kitchenware manufactured from plastics. It includes items primarily designed for serving, preparing, or consuming food and beverages in a domestic or institutional setting. The defining characteristic is their function as utensils or vessels used during meal preparation or dining, made from plastic materials as outlined in Chapter 39.

This HTS code is distinct from its sibling category, 3924.90, which covers "Other" articles of plastic used for household, hygienic, or toilet purposes that do not fall under the specific definitions of tableware and kitchenware. Therefore, if an article's primary purpose is not related to the preparation, serving, or consumption of food and beverages, it would likely be classified under 3924.90.

Within 3924.10, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. These subcategories differentiate specific types of plastic tableware and kitchenware based on their function and form. For instance, distinct codes are assigned to dispensers, plates, cups, saucers, bowls, sugar bowls, creamers, gravy boats, serving dishes, platters, and trays. The "Other" subcategory serves as a residual for any plastic tableware or kitchenware items not explicitly listed in the preceding subdivisions, ensuring comprehensive coverage within this chapter.