3926.90 - Other:
Sub-classifications
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3926 9010 00
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3926 9040 00
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3926 9045
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3926 9048 00
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3926 9050 00
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3926 9099
Overview
This category, HTS 3926.90, encompasses "Other articles of plastics," serving as a residual classification for plastic items not specifically provided for in preceding headings of Chapter 39, nor within the more specific subcategories of heading 3926. It captures a broad array of miscellaneous plastic goods that do not fall into more specialized classifications such as office or school supplies (3926.10), apparel and accessories (3926.20), furniture fittings (3926.30), or decorative items like statuettes (3926.40). The defining characteristic of items classified here is their plastic composition and their lack of a more precise HTS designation elsewhere.
The purpose of this "catch-all" category is to ensure that all plastic articles are classified within the HTS, even those that are unique or do not fit neatly into established groupings. Therefore, when classifying an article under 3926.90, it is crucial to exhaust all other possibilities within Chapter 39 and specifically within the more defined subheadings of 3926.
The subcategories under 3926.90 further delineate these "other" plastic articles based on their specific form or function. For instance, distinct classifications exist for items like buckets and pails (3926.90.10.00), pacifiers (3926.90.16.00), and specialized medical or nursing items (3926.90.21.00). Other subdivisions address functional components such as handles and knobs (3926.90.25.00), parts for vessels (3926.90.30.00), and decorative elements like imitation gemstones (3926.90.40.00), as well as photo albums (3926.90.48.00) and frames or mounts (3926.90.50.00). The existence of these detailed subcategories necessitates careful examination to determine if an article's specific nature warrants classification under one of them, thereby avoiding misclassification into the general "other" grouping.