Import duty on silicone suction plates from China
Rates checked
Importing silicone suction plates from China into the US costs about 26.5% in duty and tariffs in total: 6.5% base duty under HTS 3924.10.20.00, a 7.5% product-specific Section 301 China tariff plus 12.5% under the Section 301 forced-labor trade action.
HTS code for silicone suction plates
3924.10.20.00
Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Plates, cups, saucers, soup bowls, cereal bowls, sugar bowls, creamers, gravy boats, serving dishes and platters
High confidence
CBP rulings N270784 (2015-12-16), N347829 (2025-04-24) and M86428 (2006-09-29) classify this product under this heading: child's dinner plate, plain or divided into compartments, of silicone or plastic, with a suction base that holds it to the table; sold on its own, not as a feeding set with spoons, cups or a bib.
Copy of the ruling (mirror): N270784, N347829, 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 3924.10.20.00 | 6.5% |
| Section 301 — product-specific China tariffheading 9903.88.15 | 7.5% |
| 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 | 26.5% |
| 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: $265.00 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 $1.50 factory price: $0.40 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 suction plates 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 suction plates is about 26.5%, but it's rarely the biggest cost.
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Questions about importing silicone suction plates
What HTS code are silicone suction plates?
Silicone suction plates from China usually fall under HTS 3924.10.20.00 (Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Plates, cups, saucers, soup bowls, cereal bowls, sugar bowls, creamers, gravy boats, serving dishes and platters). The match has high confidence.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on silicone suction plates?
Yes. Silicone suction plates from China pay the 7.5% product-specific China tariff (heading 9903.88.15) and the 12.5% forced-labor trade action (heading 9903.05.31) under Section 301, on top of the 6.5% base duty, 26.5% in total.
How much duty do I pay on silicone suction plates from China?
About 26.5% of the goods' value: $265.00 per $1,000 of goods, or $0.40 per unit at a $1.50 factory price. The MPF and HMF customs fees come on top, about 0.4714% together.
What paperwork do silicone suction plates need?
Usually: Country-of-origin label on the product. Check the compliance section above for what each involves.