The Product
- Silicone cuffs shaped like straps with an enclosed opening at each end; the cuff wraps around an object and fits over the hand, fingers or limb.
- Made wholly of silicone plastic.
- Lets a user hold utensils, toothbrushes, pens or tools without a traditional grasp; meant for people with limited hand function and designed for all ages.
- Ten sizes, each in its own color, with openings that stretch from half an inch to six inches.
CBP's Ruling
| Item | HTS code | CBP's description of the line |
|---|---|---|
| EaZyHold Universal Cuff Grip Assist Devices | HTS 3926.90.9989 | Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other: Other |
Explanation
CBP found the grip cuffs are articles of plastic that no other heading describes more specifically. Heading 3926 covers other articles of plastics, and CBP placed the cuffs on its line for other articles. The cuffs are made wholly of silicone plastic.
The importer had proposed a household-articles line under heading 3924 and asked for a secondary Chapter 98 line for articles designed for handicapped persons. CBP rejected both.
Headings CBP ruled out
- heading 3924, tableware and household articles of plastics: CBP read the Explanatory Notes to heading 3924 and found the grip cuffs are not of the same class or kind as the tableware and household articles listed there.
- heading 9817, articles specially designed for handicapped persons: CBP found the cuffs general enough for use by the public, noting the literature shows toddlers and seniors using them, and age-related dexterity limits are not a chronic handicap. It cited H330680 on reaching aids.
Does this apply to your product?
It likely does if you can answer yes to each of these:
- Is it a cuff or strap that holds an object to the hand without a normal grasp?
- Is it made wholly of silicone plastic?
- Is it sold for use by all ages, not only for people with a chronic handicap?
A no to any of them can mean a different code. A licensed broker can classify your product.
The code today
| HTS code | In today's schedule | Where it sits | Today's duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3926.90.9989 | ✓ Still in the schedule | Heading 3926 | Today's duty from China |
Checked against today's tariff schedule. The duty calculator opens with the code and country filled in.
Related rulings
N356785 classified a plastic sleeve on the same line. N341337 (a plastic spacer) and N342118 (a plastic tool) are also classified in heading 3926.
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- N336142November 15, 2023Plastic syringes from China3926.90.2100
- N341337August 6, 2024Plastic spacer from China3926.90.9989
- N342118September 5, 2024Plastic tool from China3926.90.9989
- N356785December 17, 2025Plastic sleeve from China3926.90.9989
Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N349659 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