Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics
In plain English
This heading covers plastic items used to transport or package goods, including stoppers, lids, caps, and other closures. The subheadings organize these products by their specific form and material composition. Some categories distinguish between sacks and bags made from ethylene polymers versus those made from other plastics. Other categories separate containers like bottles and flasks from supports such as spools, while a final group captures other plastic packaging articles not listed elsewhere.
6-digit subheadings (7)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Plastics; boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
Ethylene polymers; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods
Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
Plastics; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods
Plastics; spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, for the conveyance or packing of goods
Plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods
Plastics; articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923
Chapter 39 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Composite articles (e.g., plastic with textile lining) — classify by the material giving essential character. Silicone products are often misclassified here but belong in Chapter 39.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 39
- 3901 — Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
- 3902 — Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
- 3903 — Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
- 3904 — Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary…
- 3905 — Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; …
- 3906 — Acrylic polymers in primary forms
- 3907 — Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; po…
- 3908 — Polyamides in primary forms
- 3909 — Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms
- 3910 — Silicones in primary forms
- 3911 — Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides…
- 3912 — Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary…
- 3913 — Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.…
- 3914 — Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in prim…
- 3915 — Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics
- 3916 — Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods,…
- 3917 — Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbo…
- 3918 — Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; …
- 3919 — Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat s…
- 3920 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); no…
- 3921 — Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39
- 3922 — Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavato…
- 3924 — Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toile…
- 3925 — Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included
- 3926 — Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 39…