39249000
PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF›Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics
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Description of plastic household articles
CN code 3924 90 covers household and toilet articles of plastics other than tableware (3924 10). This includes food containers (lunch boxes, storage containers), cutting boards, buckets, washing-up bowls, dish drainers, kitchen organisers, soap dispensers, toilet brushes, laundry baskets, clothes hangers, jewellery boxes, bathroom containers and many other everyday items. Materials include PP, PE, PS, melamine, silicone and ABS.
Regulatory requirements
Import is subject to REACH. Food contact items must comply with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. The GPSR requires risk assessment and labelling for all consumer products. Children's articles may fall under the Toy Safety Directive. Items with antibacterial coatings are subject to the Biocidal Products Regulation. Importers must ensure traceability and be ready for product recalls. The Safety Gate (RAPEX) system regularly reports on dangerous household articles.
Trade and classification
Plastic household articles under CN code 3924 90 represent a mass import segment, mainly from China, Turkey and Asian countries. This residual code covers enormous product diversity. Classification distinguishes household articles (3924) from transport/packing articles (3923) and building articles (3925). Reusable food containers fall under 3924 90; single-use food packaging under 3923. Decorative articles are under 3926 40.
Properties of Other household articles of plastics and trade applications
Plastic products classified under CN code 3924 90 may be subject to food contact material regulations (Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 and (EU) 10/2011) and the SUP Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics restriction. Import requires food-contact compliance declarations, technical data sheets and REACH registration for chemical substances. Customs authorities verify product compliance with EU safety standards and environmental regulations.
Frequently asked questions
What products are classified under code 3924 90?
CN code 3924 90 covers household and hygienic plastic articles other than tableware (3924 10): food containers, cutting boards, buckets, bowls, dish drainers, organisers, soap dispensers, brushes, laundry baskets, hangers, boxes and bathroom containers. It is a highly diverse residual category. The key criterion is domestic or hygienic purpose.
Do lunch boxes require food contact certificates?
Reusable plastic lunch boxes must comply with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as food contact materials. A declaration of conformity and migration test results for the specific polymer and use conditions are required. Microwave-safe containers must be tested under conditions simulating heating. Importers should hold complete compliance documentation for the intended use.
What safety requirements apply to plastic household articles?
Plastic household articles are subject to the GPSR requiring risk assessment and product safety. Products must be correctly labelled (material, producer/importer, warnings) with instructions in the target language. Dangerous products are reported in the Safety Gate system. Children's products face additional safety requirements. Importers must ensure traceability and be ready for rapid product withdrawal if hazards are identified.
Are products CN 3924 90 affected by the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive?
Some products CN 3924 90 may be affected by SUP Directive (EU) 2019/904 restricting single-use plastics. Bans cover cutlery, plates and straws. Importers must verify whether their products fall under the restrictions.
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