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Updated September 19, 2026

What is the HTS code for a plastic traffic cone?

HTS code

3926.90.9989

CBP classified orange PVC traffic cones and a 48-inch plastic navicade under HTS 3926.90.9989 in ruling N342250. That line covers other articles of plastics that no other heading describes more specifically. CBP found the cones are articles of plastic and classified them the same way as the cone in ruling N335542.

  • Made in China
  • CBP ruling N342250
  • September 11, 2024
  • Current
Today's duty from China

The Product

  • Orange polyvinyl chloride (PVC) traffic cones molded in one piece with black rubber bases.
  • The cones come in a range of heights and weights, such as 28 inches at 7 pounds and 36 inches at 15 pounds.
  • The navicade is a 48-inch orange plastic cone with a top handle and a black rectangular rubber base. It weighs 30 pounds.
  • Both carry white reflective tape to make them visible at night.

CBP's Ruling

ItemHTS codeCBP's description of the line
PVC traffic cones and plastic navicadeHTS 3926.90.9989[o]ther articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: [o]ther: [o]ther: [o]ther

Explanation

CBP found the cones and the navicade are articles of plastic, and that no other heading covers them more specifically. It placed them under heading 3926, other articles of plastics, on the line for other articles.

CBP also noted the products are similar to the one in ruling N335542 and classified them the same way.

Does this apply to your product?

It likely does if you can answer yes to each of these:

  • Is it a traffic cone or a cone-shaped road marker made of plastic?
  • Is the cone molded in one piece with a rubber base?
  • Is it an article of plastic that no other heading covers more specifically?

A no to any of them can mean a different code. A licensed broker can classify your product.

The code today

HTS codeIn today's scheduleWhere it sitsToday's duty
3926.90.9989✓ Still in the scheduleHeading 3926Today's duty from China 

Checked against today's tariff schedule. The duty calculator opens with the code and country filled in.

Related rulings

CBP relied on ruling N335542, on a plastic traffic cone, and classified these cones the same way. N114015 also covers traffic cones. N341337, on a plastic spacer, is on the same line.

  • N335542October 12, 2023Plastic traffic cone from China3926.90.9985
  • N114015August 2, 2010Traffic cones from China3926.90.9980
  • N328944November 8, 2022Plastic pipette from China3926.90.9985
  • N332780May 19, 2023Plastic wheel from China3926.90.9985
  • N325536May 5, 2022Plastic gasket from China3926.90.4590
  • N333374June 15, 2023Plastic bin from China3926.90.9985
  • N336142November 15, 2023Plastic syringes from China3926.90.2100
  • N341337August 6, 2024Plastic spacer from China3926.90.9989
Read CBP's full ruling N342250 The letter as CBP published it, on rulings.cbp.gov

Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N342250 in plain English and checked its codes against the letter and today's tariff schedule. A ruling applies only to goods that match its facts; our terms explain the rest. Terms