What is the US import duty for HTS 3926.90.85.00?

HTS 3926.90.85.00 (Fasteners, in clips suitable for use in a mechanical attaching device) has a general (MFN) column rate of 6.5%, plus 1 active Chapter 99 overlay(s) that may apply depending on origin (for example, Section 301 or IEEPA actions). Final duty is determined by CBP at entry.

Which Chapter 99 rules are currently linked to HTS 3926.90.85.00?

The following rules are attached in our snapshot: 9903.88.15 (section301) — section301. Each rule has its own country scope and effective dates — check the rule detail on this page for the additional rate and status before applying it to your shipment.

Are there material-origin nuances for plastics or rubber under HTS 3926.90.85.00?

Chapters 39–40 classifications depend heavily on polymer composition, form (primary / semi-finished / article), and end use. A single product line can shift to a very different subheading based on additive content or processing step — double-check the chapter notes before finalizing.

Why is HTS 3926.90.85.00 a 10-digit statistical suffix?

The 10-digit format is used for CBP entry reporting to track quantity / form; actual column rates are typically set at the 6- or 8-digit parent subheading, and this page inherits those rates. Use the Chapter breadcrumb above to see sibling tariff lines within the same chapter. This page is marked noindex because the duty-relevant signal lives at the parent level.

Is this the binding duty determination?

No. This page is a reference built on USITC + Federal Register open data. The binding classification and duty amount is determined by CBP at entry. AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions require separate review.

HTS 3926.90.85.00 — Fasteners, in clips suitable for use in a mechanical attaching device

Name: HTS 3926.90.85.00 — Fasteners, in clips suitable for use in a mechanical attaching device
Creator: Duty
Published: 2026-04-24T06:26:43Z
License: https://www.usitc.gov/terms_use.htm

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)	6.5%
Special	Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)	60%
Units	kg

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

9903.88.15 section301 +7.5% active

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)

Total 14% · $1,400.00

Duty breakdown	Rate	Amount	Source
Base dutyBase	6.5%	$650.00	HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99	7.5%	$750.00	9903.88.15

Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

3926.90.10.00

Buckets and pails

Base rate: 3.4% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS
3926.90.16.00

Pacifiers

Base rate: 3.1% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS
3926.90.21.00

Ice bags; douche bags, enema bags, hot water bottles, and fittings therefor; invalid and similar nursing cushions; dress shields; pessaries; prophylactics; bulbs for syringes; syringes (other than hypodermic syringes) and fittings therefor, not in part of glass or metal

Base rate: 4.2% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS
3926.90.30.00

Parts for yachts or pleasure boats of heading 8903; parts of canoes, racing shells, pneumatic craft and pleasure boats which are not of a type designed to be principally used with motors or sails

Base rate: 4.2% Chapter 99: 2 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
3926.90.40.00

Imitation gemstones

Base rate: 2.8% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS

§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison

This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included.

China → Vietnam

$750.00 tariff-only saving

Origin	Total rate	Duty @ $10,000	Delta vs baseline
China (CN)	14%	$1,400.00	—
Vietnam (VN)	6.5%	$650.00	-$750.00
Mexico (MX)	6.5%	$650.00	-$750.00
India (IN)	6.5%	$650.00	-$750.00
South Korea (KR)	6.5%	$650.00	-$750.00

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin	Base rate	Chapter 99	Total rate	Duty (USD)
China (CN)	6.5%	7.5%	14%	$1,400.00
Vietnam (VN)	6.5%	0%	6.5%	$650.00
Mexico (MX)	6.5%	0%	6.5%	$650.00
India (IN)	6.5%	0%	6.5%	$650.00
South Korea (KR)	6.5%	0%	6.5%	$650.00

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§ FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the US import duty for HTS 3926.90.85.00?: HTS 3926.90.85.00 (Fasteners, in clips suitable for use in a mechanical attaching device) has a general (MFN) column rate of 6.5%, plus 1 active Chapter 99 overlay(s) that may apply depending on origin (for example, Section 301 or IEEPA actions). Final duty is determined by CBP at entry.
Which Chapter 99 rules are currently linked to HTS 3926.90.85.00?: The following rules are attached in our snapshot: 9903.88.15 (section301) — section301. Each rule has its own country scope and effective dates — check the rule detail on this page for the additional rate and status before applying it to your shipment.
Are there material-origin nuances for plastics or rubber under HTS 3926.90.85.00?: Chapters 39–40 classifications depend heavily on polymer composition, form (primary / semi-finished / article), and end use. A single product line can shift to a very different subheading based on additive content or processing step — double-check the chapter notes before finalizing.
Why is HTS 3926.90.85.00 a 10-digit statistical suffix?: The 10-digit format is used for CBP entry reporting to track quantity / form; actual column rates are typically set at the 6- or 8-digit parent subheading, and this page inherits those rates. Use the Chapter breadcrumb above to see sibling tariff lines within the same chapter. This page is marked noindex because the duty-relevant signal lives at the parent level.
Is this the binding duty determination?: No. This page is a reference built on USITC + Federal Register open data. The binding classification and duty amount is determined by CBP at entry. AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions require separate review.