HS code for ice cube tray
The U.S. HS code for an ice cube tray is usually 3924.10.40.00 (silicone), with a 3.4% general duty and an estimated total of 15.9% from China and 15.9% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 40.9% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone | 3924.10.40.00 | 3.4% | 15.9% |
- 3924.10.40.00: Tableware and kitchenware / Other
What decides the code
A silicone ice cube tray is plastic kitchenware under heading 3924, classified at 3924.10.40.00 as other tableware and kitchenware of plastics.
- Material decides the heading. A tray molded of silicone is plastic for tariff purposes and falls in heading 3924.
- Use as kitchenware places it in the tableware and kitchenware subheading of heading 3924, not the hygienic or toilet articles part.
- The tray is a household article with no electrical parts, so no other chapter applies and 3924.10.40.00 fits.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the tray in 3926 as other articles of plastics is wrong because heading 3924 covers kitchenware of plastics specifically.
- Classifying it in 3924.90 is wrong because that subheading covers hygienic or toilet articles, not kitchenware.
- Classifying it in 4419 as wooden tableware or kitchenware is wrong because the tray is silicone, not wood.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 15.9% = 3.4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 40.9%.
- Vietnam
- 15.9% = 3.4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3924.10.40.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Silicone
- CN 3924 10 00, 6.5%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for an ice cube tray?
The U.S. HTS code for an ice cube tray is usually 3924.10.40.00 (silicone). The first six digits, 3924.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on an ice cube tray from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3924.10.40.00 is 3.4%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 15.9% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 15.9%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.