Heading 3923
HTS code 3923 — Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics
- Chapter
- 39 — Plastics
- Tariff lines
- 18
- General duty
- General duty rates from 3% to 5.3%, with 1 duty-free line
Tariff lines under heading 3923
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3923.10.2000 | Specially shaped or fitted for the conveyance or packing of semiconductor wafers, masks or reticles of subheadings 3923.10 or 8486.90 (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles) | Free | kg |
| 3923.10.9000 | Other (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles) | 3% | kg |
| 3923.21.0011 | With no single side exceeding 75 mm in length (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Sacks and bags (including cones) > Of polymers of ethylene > Reclosable, with integral extruded closure) | 3% | thousands |
| 3923.21.0020 | Other, with sliders that open or close the seal (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Sacks and bags (including cones) > Of polymers of ethylene > Reclosable, with integral extruded closure) | 3% | thousands |
| 3923.21.0030 | Other (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Sacks and bags (including cones) > Of polymers of ethylene > Reclosable, with integral extruded closure) | 3% | thousands |
| 3923.21.0080 | With no single side exceeding 75 mm in length (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Sacks and bags (including cones) > Of polymers of ethylene > Other) | 3% | thousands |
| 3923.21.0085 | Polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) with handles (including drawstrings), with no length or width shorter than 6 inches (152.4 mm) or longer than 40 inches (1,016 mm) (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Sacks and bags (including cones) > Of polymers of ethylene > Other) | 3% | thousands |
| 3923.21.0095 | Other (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Sacks and bags (including cones) > Of polymers of ethylene > Other) | 3% | thousands |
| 3923.29.0000 | Of other plastics (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Sacks and bags (including cones)) | 3% | kg |
| 3923.30.0010 | Of a capacity not exceeding 50 ml (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles) | 3% | thousands |
| 3923.30.0090 | Other (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles) | 3% | kg |
| 3923.40.0010 | Photographic film reels and reel cans (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports) | 5.3% | kg |
| 3923.40.0050 | Other (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports) | 5.3% | kg |
| 3923.50.0000 | Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics) | 5.3% | No. and kg |
| 3923.90.0012 | Less than 11.36 liters (3 gallons) (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Other > Buckets and pails, with or without lids or other closures, having a capacity of) | 3% | No. |
| 3923.90.0014 | 11.36 liters (3 gallons) or more, but not more than 22.71 liters (6 gallons) (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Other > Buckets and pails, with or without lids or other closures, having a capacity of) | 3% | No. |
| 3923.90.0016 | 22.71 liters (6 gallons) or more (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Other > Buckets and pails, with or without lids or other closures, having a capacity of) | 3% | No. |
| 3923.90.0080 | Other (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics > Other) | 3% | No. and kg |
Documents required to import under 3923
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 3923?
- HTS heading 3923 covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics. It sits in Chapter 39 (plastics) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 18 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 3923?
- General duty rates from 3% to 5.3%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 3923 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 39
- 3901Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
- 3902Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
- 3903Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
- 3904Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms
- 3905Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms
- 3906Acrylic polymers in primary forms
- 3907Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms
- 3908Polyamides in primary forms