HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3923.10 – Plastics; boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
HS code 3923.10 is the 6-digit subheading for plastics, boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods. It is used for plastic storage boxes, collapsible plastic crates, nesting plastic containers, plastic tote bins and pallet boxes.
What HS 3923.10 covers
This HS code covers a wide array of rigid plastic containers designed for the conveyance or packing of goods across various industries. These articles are crucial for logistics, retail, and manufacturing, offering durability, reusability, and often stackability, which enhances supply chain efficiency. Importers and exporters include packaging manufacturers, logistics companies, agricultural businesses, and retail chains, reflecting the broad utility of these products. The global trade is significant, driven by the need for efficient, hygienic, and often sustainable material handling solutions. Key aspects include material type (e.g., HDPE, PP), design for specific applications (e.g., food-grade, heavy-duty), resistance to chemicals or temperature, and environmental considerations like recyclability, which are increasingly important in purchasing decisions.
- Covers
- Plastic storage boxes
- Collapsible plastic crates
- Nesting plastic containers
- Plastic tote bins
- Pallet boxes
- Bakery trays
- Produce crates
- Examples
- Rubbermaid Brute containers
- Orbis plastic totes
- Schoeller Allibert crates
- Akro-Mils storage bins
Codes often confused with 3923.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with plastic bags (392321, 392329) if the distinction between rigid and flexible packaging is not clear, or with non-packaging plastic articles (3926).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 392310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 392310 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.3B 14% of world exports
- 2 China $2.1B 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.4B 8.8% of world exports
World total: $16.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 10% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $1.4B 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $921M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $14.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3923.10 2
Brazil splits HS 3923.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3923.10.10 Plastic cases for laser-read discs (CD/DVD)Estojos de plástico, do tipo utilizado para acondicionar discos para sistemas de leitura por raio laser
- 3923.10.90 Other plastic boxes, cases and cratesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 39.23 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3923.10
What is HS code 392310?
HS code 392310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plastics; boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods. This HS code covers a wide array of rigid plastic containers designed for the conveyance or packing of goods across various industries. These articles are crucial for logistics, retail, and manufacturing, offering durability, reusability, and often stackability, which enhances supply chain efficiency. Importers and exporters include packaging manufacturers, logistics companies, agricultural businesses, and retail chains, reflecting the broad utility of these products. The global trade is significant, driven by the need for efficient, hygienic, and often sustainable material handling solutions. Key aspects include material type (e.g., HDPE, PP), design for specific applications (e.g., food-grade, heavy-duty), resistance to chemicals or temperature, and environmental considerations like recyclability, which are increasingly important in purchasing decisions.
What products fall under HS code 392310?
Plastic storage boxes, Collapsible plastic crates, Nesting plastic containers, Plastic tote bins, Pallet boxes, Bakery trays, Produce crates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 392310?
Can be confused with plastic bags (392321, 392329) if the distinction between rigid and flexible packaging is not clear, or with non-packaging plastic articles (3926).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 392310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 392310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.3B, 14% of world exports), China ($2.1B) and Germany ($1.4B). World exports came to about $16.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 392310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 392310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 10% of world imports), Mexico ($1.4B) and Germany ($921M). World imports came to about $14.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 392310 structured?
HS code 392310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (39) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 392310?
Brazil splits HS code 392310 into 2 NCM codes: 3923.10.10 (Plastic cases for laser-read discs (CD/DVD)), 3923.10.90 (Other plastic boxes, cases and crates). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.