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Updated September 17, 2026

What is the HTS code for a plastic zip tie?

HTS code

3926.90.9989

CBP classified a plastic zip tie, a standard cable tie, under HTS 3926.90.9989 in ruling N359069. That line covers other articles of plastics. CBP treated the tie as an article of plastic that isn't covered more specifically anywhere else in the schedule.

  • Made in Philippines
  • CBP ruling N359069
  • March 17, 2026
  • Current
Today's duty from Philippines

The Product

  • A standard plastic cable tie.
  • Measures 0.10 inch thick and 4 inches long.
  • It will be used in making aviation headsets.

CBP's Ruling

ItemHTS codeCBP's description of the line
Plastic zip tieHTS 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 zip tie to be the same type of tie as the one in ruling N355863 and classified it the same way.

The tie is an article of plastic, and CBP found it isn't covered more specifically elsewhere. Heading 3926 covers other articles of plastics, and CBP placed the tie on that heading's line for other articles.

Does this apply to your product?

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

  • Is it a standard zip tie or cable tie?
  • Is it made of 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
3926.90.9989✓ Still in the scheduleHeading 3926Today's duty from Philippines 

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

Related rulings

N356790 (a plastic hinge), N356779 (plastic heat shrink) and N345770 (a plastic bushing) are on the same line. N356063 and N325322 (a plastic washer each), N325536 (a plastic gasket), N328944 (a plastic pipette) and N332780 (a plastic wheel) classify other articles of plastics under the same heading.

  • N356063December 5, 2025Plastic washer from the Philippines3926.90.4590
  • N356790December 17, 2025Plastic hinge from the Philippines3926.90.9989
  • N356779December 17, 2025Plastic heat shrink from the Philippines3926.90.9989
  • N325322April 29, 2022Plastic washer from Taiwan3926.90.4590
  • N328944November 8, 2022Plastic pipette from China3926.90.9985
  • N332780May 19, 2023Plastic wheel from China3926.90.9985
  • N345770February 20, 2025Plastic bushing from Vietnam3926.90.9989
  • N325536May 5, 2022Plastic gasket from China3926.90.4590
Read CBP's full ruling N359069 The letter as CBP published it, on rulings.cbp.gov

Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N359069 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