3926.90.99 - Other

This HTS category, 3926.90.99, encompasses "Other" articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914 that are not specifically enumerated or classified elsewhere within Chapter 39. It serves as a residual category for a wide array of plastic goods. Crucially, this heading applies to articles where the primary material is plastic, or where other materials are used in conjunction with plastics and the article's character is defined by the plastic component.

Distinguishing 3926.90.99 from its sibling categories requires careful consideration of the more specific classifications. Siblings such as buckets, pails (3926.90.10.00), pacifiers (3926.90.16.00), and medical accessories like ice bags and hot water bottles (3926.90.21.00) have dedicated descriptions that capture their particular functions and forms. Similarly, handles and knobs (3926.90.25.00) and boat parts (3926.90.30.00) are provided for, meaning items falling within those descriptions must be classified accordingly, leaving this residual category for all remaining plastic articles.

The subcategories within 3926.90.99 provide further refinement for common or distinct types of "other" plastic articles. For instance, elastic bands (3926.90.99.05) and laboratory ware (3926.90.99.10) are separated due to their specific applications. Items like reflective warning signs (3926.90.99.25), ladders (3926.90.99.30), and components for infrastructure such as manhole covers and frames (3926.90.99.40) are also given their own classifications. Furthermore, specialized medical items like face masks and shields (3926.90.99.50) and rigid electrical conduit (3926.90.99.87) are carved out. The final subcategory, 3926.90.99.89, represents "Other" articles that do not fit into any of the preceding subcategories, acting as a further residual for the residual.