HS code for spatula
The U.S. HS code for a spatula 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 spatula is plastic kitchenware under heading 3924, classified in 3924.10.40.00 as other tableware and kitchenware of plastics.
- Material decides the heading. A spatula of silicone, a plastic, falls in heading 3924. A spatula of wood or metal would fall in a different heading.
- Use as kitchenware places it in the tableware and kitchenware subheading of heading 3924, not in other household articles.
- Silicone is treated as plastics for tariff purposes, so the plastic kitchenware lines of heading 3924 apply.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a silicone spatula in 3924.90 as another household article is wrong because the spatula is kitchenware, which falls in 3924.10.
- Classifying it under a metal kitchen tool heading is wrong because the spatula is silicone, not metal, and heading 3924 covers plastic kitchenware.
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 a spatula?
The U.S. HTS code for a spatula 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 a spatula 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.