HS code for laundry basket
The U.S. HS code for a laundry basket is usually 3924.90.56.50 (plastic), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic | 3924.90.56.50 | 3.4% | 15.9% |
- 3924.90.56.50: Other
What decides the code
A plastic laundry basket is an other household article of plastics, classified under heading 3924 in subheading 3924.90.56.50.
- Material decides the heading. A basket of plastics falls in heading 3924, while a basket of textile, wood or metal takes a different chapter.
- Use as a household article for holding laundry fits the scope of heading 3924, which covers other household articles of plastics.
- Construction as a rigid molded basket with no fittings keeps it in the residual subheading 3924.90.56.50 rather than a more specific line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the basket under 3923 as a plastic article for conveyance or packing is wrong. Heading 3923 covers containers for transport and storage of goods, not household laundry use.
- Classifying it under 3926 as other articles of plastics is wrong. Heading 3924 names household articles of plastics, which covers this basket.
- Classifying it under 6307 as a textile made-up article is wrong when the basket is plastic. The fiber content does not apply to a molded plastic item.
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 3924.90.56.50, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Plastic
- CN 3924 90 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 a laundry basket?
The U.S. HTS code for a laundry basket is usually 3924.90.56.50 (plastic). The first six digits, 3924.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a laundry basket from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3924.90.56.50 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.