3926.90.65 - Spring type

This HTS category, 3926.90.65, specifically covers "Spring type" articles made from plastics or other materials falling under headings 3901 to 3914. Within the broader classification of "Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials," this subcategory is dedicated to items that utilize a spring mechanism for their primary function. These items are distinct from other "Other" articles that do not inherently incorporate a spring.

This specific classification for "Spring type" articles is differentiated from its sibling category, 3926.90.70, which is designated for "Other" plastic articles not otherwise specified. The presence of a spring mechanism is the defining characteristic that places an item under 3926.90.65. Therefore, any plastic article whose operation or primary purpose relies on a spring, regardless of its specific form or function beyond being a spring-type article, would fall into this category.

The subcategories within 3926.90.65 are further defined by the value per gross of the merchandise. These subdivisions, ranging from "Valued not over 80 cents per gross" (3926.90.65.10) to "Valued over $1.70 per gross" (3926.90.65.50), provide a tiered valuation system for customs purposes. This allows for differential duty rates or statistical tracking based on the economic worth of these spring-type plastic articles.