HS Code 3407
Modelling Pastes and Dental Waxes
HS code 3407 covers modelling pastes, including children's play dough and industrial varieties, plus dental wax and impression compounds for dentistry.
4-digit Section VILCL
HS Code 3407 — Modelling Pastes and Dental Waxes
This code includes modelling clays and pastes used by children, artists, or for industrial prototyping. It also covers dental impression compounds and preparations used in dentistry to create molds of teeth.
What's included
- Children's play dough
- Plasticine
- Dental impression materials
- Industrial modelling clay
- Dentistry preparations with a plaster base
What's excluded
- Unworked dental plaster → use
2520(Raw plaster of Paris is a mineral product.)
Common examples
- Play-Doh sets
- Dental alginate impression powder
- Surgical dental wax
- Artist's sculpting clay
- Prototyping modeling wax
Frequently asked questions
Does this include ceramic clay for kilns?
No, ceramic clay is generally classified in Chapter 25 (clays) or 38 (fireproof minerals).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Children's modelling pastes must comply with EN71 (EU) or ASTM F963 (USA) toy safety standards.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Germany, USA, China, Japan
- Top importers: Canada, United Kingdom, South Korea, Australia
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Key takeaway
A diverse code that bridges the gap between children's toys and medical dental supplies.
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