Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods — HTS 3923
Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics
Chapter 39 › Heading 3923
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 3923 is a broad product category for plastic articles used to convey or pack goods. It includes items such as plastic containers, bottles, bags, sacks, boxes, crates, cases, and similar packing articles, along with plastic stoppers, lids, caps, and other closures. The heading covers the packing article itself, not the goods packed inside it.
To narrow heading 3923 to a more specific code, identify the article’s physical form and principal function. Subheadings commonly distinguish between types such as containers, bags, boxes, or closures, and may further separate products by material, construction, capacity, or other characteristics. Read the complete tariff description and any legal notes, then continue to the applicable statistical suffix; the full US HTS number may contain more digits than the commonly referenced 8-digit subheading.
What to check
- Describe the item as imported, including its shape, construction, and intended use—not merely how your customer uses it.
- Confirm whether the article is packaging for conveying or packing goods, or instead a household, industrial, or consumer product that may belong elsewhere.
- For containers and similar articles, check the relevant distinctions such as type, capacity, rigidity, and whether the item is fitted with a closure.
- For stoppers, lids, caps, and other closures, verify the closure type, material, and the product or container it is designed to fit.
- Compare the current HTS wording, chapter notes, and classification rulings; ask a customs broker or seek a formal ruling if the facts fit more than one code.
HTS heading 3923 summary
Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3923.10 | Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3923.30.00 👉 | Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles | 3% | Free | 80% |
| 3923.40.00 👉 | Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports | 5.3% | Free | 80% |
| 3923.50.00.00 👉 | Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures | 5.3% | Free | 80% |
| 3923.90.00 👉 | Other | 3% | Free | 80% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 3923?
Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.