HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3923.30 – Plastics; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods

HS code 3923.30 is the 6-digit subheading for plastics, carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods. It is used for PET water bottles, HDPE milk jugs, PP pharmaceutical bottles, plastic chemical carboys and cosmetic plastic flasks.

What HS 3923.30 covers

This category encompasses a vast range of rigid plastic containers specifically designed for holding liquids, powders, and granular materials for transport and packing. From everyday beverage bottles to industrial chemical carboys, these articles are fundamental to the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries. International trade is robust, driven by global supply chains and consumer demand for packaged goods. Importers and exporters include raw material producers, bottle manufacturers, and companies that fill and distribute products. Key considerations include material choice (e.g., PET, HDPE, PP), volume capacity, design for specific closures, barrier properties, recyclability, and compliance with food safety and hazardous material regulations, all of which are critical for market access and product integrity.

Covers
  • PET water bottles
  • HDPE milk jugs
  • PP pharmaceutical bottles
  • Plastic chemical carboys
  • Cosmetic plastic flasks
  • Squeeze bottles
  • Trigger spray bottles
Examples
  • Coca-Cola PET bottles
  • Tide HDPE detergent bottles
  • Nalgene laboratory bottles
  • Evian water bottles

Codes often confused with 3923.30

Common mistake. Can be confused with plastic containers for non-packing uses (3924, 3926) if their primary function for conveyance or packing is not clear, or with glass bottles (7010).

39.24Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics39.26Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 3970.10Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass

Top exporters and importers of HS code 392330, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 392330 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 12% 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. 1 China $2.1B
  2. 2 France $1.1B
  3. 3 Germany $966M

World total: $12.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $1.4B
  2. 2 United States $1.2B
  3. 3 Germany $857M

World total: $11.6B 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 3923.30 2

Brazil splits HS 3923.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3923.30.10 Plastic containers for LPGRecipientes para gás liquefeito de petróleo (GLP)
  2. 3923.30.90 Other plastic carboys, bottles and flasksOutros

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 3923.30

What is HS code 392330?

HS code 392330 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plastics; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods. This category encompasses a vast range of rigid plastic containers specifically designed for holding liquids, powders, and granular materials for transport and packing. From everyday beverage bottles to industrial chemical carboys, these articles are fundamental to the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries. International trade is robust, driven by global supply chains and consumer demand for packaged goods. Importers and exporters include raw material producers, bottle manufacturers, and companies that fill and distribute products. Key considerations include material choice (e.g., PET, HDPE, PP), volume capacity, design for specific closures, barrier properties, recyclability, and compliance with food safety and hazardous material regulations, all of which are critical for market access and product integrity.

What products fall under HS code 392330?

PET water bottles, HDPE milk jugs, PP pharmaceutical bottles, Plastic chemical carboys, Cosmetic plastic flasks, Squeeze bottles, Trigger spray bottles

What are common misclassifications for HS code 392330?

Can be confused with plastic containers for non-packing uses (3924, 3926) if their primary function for conveyance or packing is not clear, or with glass bottles (7010).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 392330?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 392330 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 17% of world exports), France ($1.1B) and Germany ($966M). World exports came to about $12.0B, 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 392330?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 392330 in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.4B, 12% of world imports), the United States ($1.2B) and Germany ($857M). World imports came to about $11.6B, 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 392330 structured?

HS code 392330 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 392330?

Brazil splits HS code 392330 into 2 NCM codes: 3923.30.10 (Plastic containers for LPG), 3923.30.90 (Other plastic carboys, bottles and flasks). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.