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Updated September 17, 2026

What is the HTS code for a plastic picture frame?

HTS code

3924.90.2000

CBP classified plastic picture frames under HTS 3924.90.2000 in ruling N356689. The set is six molded ABS plastic frames that press together into a wall collage. That line covers picture frames, within the heading for household articles of plastics.

  • Made in China
  • CBP ruling N356689
  • December 17, 2025
  • Current
Today's duty from China

The Product

  • A set of six rectangular picture frames, each with an injection molded ABS plastic body in a black matte textured finish.
  • A clear PET plastic front pane protects the photo, and an EVA foam backing holds it against the pane.
  • Molded press fit connectors let the frames join into a wall-mounted collage without tools; a screw, wall anchor and adhesive strip come as optional mounting hardware.
  • Each frame is about 4 inches long, 6 inches wide and 0.64 inches high, for household display of standard 4 by 6 photos or artwork.

CBP's Ruling

ItemHTS codeCBP's description of the line
Plastic picture framesHTS 3924.90.2000…other household articles…of plastics: other: picture frames

Explanation

Heading 3924 covers other household articles of plastics, and CBP placed the frames on that heading's line for picture frames. Each frame has an injection molded plastic body and a clear plastic front pane, and it is made for household display of standard 4 by 6 photographs or artwork.

The letter also notes. CBP also found that the country of origin printed in eight languages on the bottom of the box is conspicuous and satisfies the marking requirements.

Does this apply to your product?

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

  • Is it a picture frame with a body made of plastic?
  • Is it made for displaying photos or artwork in the home?
  • Is the front pane that covers the photo also plastic?

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
3924.90.2000✓ Still in the scheduleHeading 3924 › Picture framesToday's duty from China 

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

Related rulings

Rulings N353516, E86514, F81460, K87187, K88495, G81986, G80979 and J84924 also classified plastic picture frames on the same line, and G80979 also covered country of origin marking.

  • N353516September 29, 2025Plastic picture frames from China3924.90.2000
  • E86514September 24, 1999Plastic picture frames from China3924.90.2000, 3926.40.0000
  • F81460January 28, 2000Plastic picture frames from China3924.90.2000
  • K87187July 1, 2004Plastic picture frames from China3924.90.2000
  • K88495August 25, 2004Plastic picture frames from China3924.90.2000
  • G81986October 2, 2000Plastic picture frames from China3924.90.2000
  • G80979September 14, 2000Plastic picture frames from China3924.90.2000
  • J84924June 5, 2003Picture frames from China3924.90.2000
Read CBP's full ruling N356689 The letter as CBP published it, on rulings.cbp.gov

Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N356689 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