Import duty on silicone ice cube trays from China
Rates checked
Importing silicone ice cube trays from China into the US costs about 15.9% in duty and tariffs in total: 3.4% base duty under HTS 3924.10.40.00 plus 12.5% under the Section 301 forced-labor trade action.
HTS code for silicone ice cube trays
3924.10.40.00
Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other
High confidence
CBP rulings K88341 (2004-08-25) and M86428 (2006-09-29) classify this product under this heading: flexible tray or mold of silicone or other plastic, with or without a lid, that freezes water into cubes or shapes; not metal, not an ice-making machine.
Copy of the ruling (mirror): K88341, M86428
Checked 10 Nov 2026: no matching product exclusion under 9903.88.69 / 9903.88.70; USTR extended the same exclusions through 9 Jan 2027. The forced-labor action has separate exemptions.
Duty and tariff breakdown
| Line | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base customs dutyHTS 3924.10.40.00 | 3.4% |
| Section 301 — product-specific China tariffnone in force for this code | 0% |
| Section 301 — forced-labor trade actionheading 9903.05.31A Section 301 trade action on countries whose import-ban policies on forced-labor goods the U.S. considers inadequate. It applies to applicable Chinese-origin goods, subject to exemptions. | 12.5% |
| Total estimated duty | 15.9% |
| Merchandise processing fee (MPF)FY2027 per entry, minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 | 0.3464% |
| Harbor maintenance fee (HMF)ocean freight only | 0.125% |
Rates checked 10 Nov 2026
Worked example
- Per $1,000 of goods: $159.00 in duty and tariffs, plus about $4.71 in MPF and HMF (a small entry pays the MPF minimum instead).
- Per unit at an example $1.00 factory price: $0.16 in duty and tariffs.
Why the code might be different
The code depends on what the product is made of and what it is mainly used for. Silicone ice cube trays are usually made of food-grade silicone. No other code came close for this description. A different material, a different power source or a different main use can move a product to another heading.
Compliance and paperwork
- Prop 65 warning (California) — may applyCalifornia OEHHA
- Country-of-origin label — appliesCBP
What else goes into landed cost
Duty is one line. Freight from the factory to the Amazon warehouse, customs brokerage, inspection, and Amazon's fulfilment and referral fees usually cost more than the duty does.
Duty on silicone ice cube trays is about 15.9%, but it's rarely the biggest cost.
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Questions about importing silicone ice cube trays
What HTS code are silicone ice cube trays?
Silicone ice cube trays from China usually fall under HTS 3924.10.40.00 (Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other). The match has high confidence.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on silicone ice cube trays?
Yes. Silicone ice cube trays from China pay the 12.5% forced-labor trade action (heading 9903.05.31) under Section 301, on top of the 3.4% base duty, 15.9% in total.
How much duty do I pay on silicone ice cube trays from China?
About 15.9% of the goods' value: $159.00 per $1,000 of goods, or $0.16 per unit at a $1.00 factory price. The MPF and HMF customs fees come on top, about 0.4714% together.
What paperwork do silicone ice cube trays need?
Usually: Country-of-origin label on the product. Check the compliance section above for what each involves.