HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3923.50 – Plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods
HS code 3923.50 is the 6-digit subheading for plastics, stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods. It is used for bottle caps, jar lids, flip-top closures, screw caps and pump dispensers (tops only).
What HS 3923.50 covers
This category covers plastic stoppers, lids, caps, and other closures designed for the conveyance or packing of goods, playing a vital role across numerous industries. These components are essential for maintaining product integrity, extending shelf life, and ensuring consumer safety and convenience for items ranging from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Major importers include bottling companies, food processors, and pharmaceutical manufacturers who require these closures for their finished products. Exporters are typically large-scale plastic molding companies with high-volume production capabilities. The trade volume is immense, driven by global consumption of packaged goods, with continuous innovation focusing on tamper-evident features, child-resistant designs, and sustainable material options to meet evolving market demands and regulatory standards.
- Covers
- Bottle caps
- Jar lids
- Flip-top closures
- Screw caps
- Pump dispensers (tops only)
- Tamper-evident seals
- Snap-on lids
- Examples
- Coca-Cola bottle caps
- Heinz ketchup flip-tops
- Nivea cream jar lids
- pharmaceutical child-resistant caps
- Evian water bottle caps
Codes often confused with 3923.50
Common mistake. Often confused with 392390 (other plastic packing articles) if not clearly a closure, or with 8422 (packaging machinery parts) if mistakenly considered part of the machine rather than a consumable packaging component.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 392350, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 392350 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 China $2.2B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $964M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $11.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $856M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 France $813M 7.0% of world imports
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 code for 3923.50
Brazil does not split HS 3923.50: its NCM code is 3923.50.00.
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 3923.50
What is HS code 392350?
HS code 392350 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods. This category covers plastic stoppers, lids, caps, and other closures designed for the conveyance or packing of goods, playing a vital role across numerous industries. These components are essential for maintaining product integrity, extending shelf life, and ensuring consumer safety and convenience for items ranging from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Major importers include bottling companies, food processors, and pharmaceutical manufacturers who require these closures for their finished products. Exporters are typically large-scale plastic molding companies with high-volume production capabilities. The trade volume is immense, driven by global consumption of packaged goods, with continuous innovation focusing on tamper-evident features, child-resistant designs, and sustainable material options to meet evolving market demands and regulatory standards.
What products fall under HS code 392350?
Bottle caps, jar lids, flip-top closures, screw caps, pump dispensers (tops only), tamper-evident seals, snap-on lids
What are common misclassifications for HS code 392350?
Often confused with 392390 (other plastic packing articles) if not clearly a closure, or with 8422 (packaging machinery parts) if mistakenly considered part of the machine rather than a consumable packaging component.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 392350?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 392350 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.2B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($1.3B) and the United States ($964M). World exports came to about $11.2B, 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 392350?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 392350 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($856M) and France ($813M). 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 392350 structured?
HS code 392350 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 392350?
In Brazil, HS code 392350 is NCM 3923.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.