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What are the import tariffs of the United States for the PET plastic cups and PET plastic lids?

Aug 20, 2025

1. PET Plastic Cups (HS 3924.10.00)

(1) Base Tariff Rate (MFN Rate)

3.4% (The base Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate applied by the United States to plastic cups under this HS code from China).

(2) Additional Tariffs

Fentanyl-Related Tariff: 20% (A new across-the-board tariff on all Chinese goods, effective May 2025, with no exclusions).

Reciprocal Tariff: 10% (Effective May 14, 2025, targeting a range of Chinese goods).

Section 301 Tariffs: 25% (As per the USTR list, HS 3924.10.00 is included in 'List 3', subject to an additional 25% tariff).

(3) Total Composite Duty Rate Calculation

Total Duty Rate = Base 3.4% + Fentanyl 20% + Reciprocal 10% + Section 301 25% = 58.4%

 

2. PET Plastic Caps & Lids (HS 3923.50.00)

(1) Base Tariff Rate (MFN Rate)

5.3% (The base Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate applied by the United States to plastic caps and lids under this HS code from China).

(2) Additional Tariffs

Fentanyl-Related Tariff: 20% (A new across-the-board tariff on all Chinese goods, effective May 2025, with no exclusions).

Reciprocal Tariff: 10% (Effective May 14, 2025, targeting a range of Chinese goods).

Section 301 Tariffs: 7.5% (As per the USTR list, HS 3923.50.00 is included in 'List 1', subject to an additional 7.5% tariff).

(3) Total Composite Duty Rate Calculation

Total Duty Rate = Base 5.3% + Fentanyl 20% + Reciprocal 10% + Section 301 7.5% = 42.8%

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