HS code for storage bins
The U.S. HS code for storage bins 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
Plastic storage bins are classified as other household articles of plastics under heading 3924, specifically subheading 3924.90.56.50.
- Material decides the heading. A bin of plastics falls in heading 3924. A bin of textile, wood or base metal moves to a different heading.
- Household use decides the subheading. Bins sold for general household storage fit 3924.90 as other household articles of plastics.
- Construction matters within the heading. A bin with a fitted lid and no kitchen function stays in the residual 3924.90.56.50 line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying plastic storage bins in 3926.90 as other articles of plastics is wrong because heading 3924 covers household articles of plastics.
- Classifying bins with lids under 3923 as packing containers is wrong because these bins are for household storage, not transport or packing of goods.
- Classifying kitchen storage bins under 3924.10 as tableware and kitchenware is wrong when the bin is used for general household storage rather than food service.
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 storage bins?
The U.S. HTS code for storage bins 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 storage bins 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.