HS HEADING 8309

Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal

HEADING

8309

CHAPTER

83 — Miscellaneous articles of base metal

In plain English

This heading covers various metal packaging accessories, including stoppers, caps, lids, bottle capsules, threaded bungs, bung covers, and seals. The items are divided into two groups based on their specific type. One group consists specifically of stoppers and corks made of base metal. The other group includes stoppers, caps, and lids made of base metal.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8309.10

Stoppers; corks, of base metal

8309.90

Stoppers; caps and lids, of base metal

Chapter 83 classification notes

Chapter 83 covers consumer hardware; personal-quantity import clears as routine.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Door locks (8301.40) vs. cabinet locks (8301.50) — application-specific.

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 database

Other headings in Chapter 83

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