The tariff classification of a plastic anti-fatigue mat from China

N349400
June 9, 2025
CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.1050; 9903.01.24; 9903.01.25
Mr. Kevin Ding ABS International Inc. 5th Floor, No, 2000 Pudong Avenue Shanghai 200135 China RE: The tariff classification of a plastic anti-fatigue mat from China Dear Mr. Ding: In your letter dated May 24, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Photographs were submitted along with your request. The merchandise under consideration is identified in your letter as an anti-fatigue polyvinyl chloride (PVC) kitchen mat. It is made of 100% PVC. The article has a digital and floral printing on the top. The pad comes in two sizes: a small one measuring approximately 20 inches long by 34 inches wide by 0.47 inches in thickness and a large one measuring approximately 20 inches long by 54 inches wide by 0.47 inches in thickness. This article is designed as a pad for standing while cooking and washing dishes in the kitchen. It relieves the stress and fatigue on the feet, legs, and back that can result from standing in one place for an extended period. The applicable subheading for the plastic anti-fatigue mat, will be 3924.90.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Curtains and drapes, including panels and valances; napkins, table covers, mats, scarves, runners, doilies, centerpieces, antimacassars and furniture slipcovers; and like furnishings. Other.” The rate of duty will be 3.3% ad valorem. Effective March 4, 2025, pursuant to U.S. Note 2(u) to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, all products of China and Hong Kong as provided by heading 9903.01.24, HTSUS, other than products classifiable under headings 9903.01.21, 9903.01.22, and 9903.01.23, HTSUS, will be subject to an additional 20 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of entry, you must report the applicable Chapter 99 heading, i.e. 9903.01.24, in addition to subheading 3924.90.1050, HTSUS, listed above.

Effective April 5, 2025, Executive Orders implemented “Reciprocal Tariffs.” All imported merchandise must be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which the reciprocal tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs. Products of China, including Hong Kong and Macau, will be assessed an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 10 percent. Products from all other countries will be subject to an additional 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of entry, you must report the Chapter 99 heading applicable to your product classification, i.e. 9903.01.25, in addition to subheading 3924.90.1050, HTSUS, listed above. The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contact National Import Specialist Dana L. Giammanco at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for) Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division