About HS Code 830990
This HS code covers a vast and economically significant category: stoppers, caps, and lids made of base metal, excluding the specific 'corks' of 830910. These ubiquitous items are fundamental to the packaging industry, providing essential closures for a myriad of products across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical sectors. The sheer volume of trade in these goods reflects their critical role in global supply chains. Major importers include bottling plants, food processors, pharmaceutical companies, and consumer goods manufacturers worldwide, all requiring reliable and often custom-designed closures. Exporters are typically large-scale metal packaging and closure manufacturers. Key factors in trade include material (steel, aluminum), coating technologies, tamper-evident features, and compliance with food safety and environmental regulations. The market is highly competitive, driven by efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation in sealing technology.
Products Under This Code
Crown caps, screw caps (aluminum), lug caps, aerosol can caps, jar lids (metal), bottle caps (metal), drum closures
Real World Examples
Crown Holdings caps, Ardagh Group lids, Silgan Holdings closures, Ball Corporation caps, Rexam (now part of Ball/Crown) caps
Common Misclassification
This code is for general base metal caps and lids, distinct from plastic caps (392350) or the more specific base metal 'corks' and 'stoppers' of 830910.
Products Classified Under 8309.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
China, the United States, Germany, Mexico, and India are leading countries in the manufacturing and trade of these essential packaging components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 830990?
HS code 830990 covers: Stoppers; caps and lids, of base metal. This HS code covers a vast and economically significant category: stoppers, caps, and lids made of base metal, excluding the specific 'corks' of 830910. These ubiquitous items are fundamental to the packaging industry, providing essential closures for a myriad of products across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical sectors. The sheer volume of trade in these goods reflects their critical role in global supply chains. Major importers include bottling plants, food processors, pharmaceutical companies, and consumer goods manufacturers worldwide, all requiring reliable and often custom-designed closures. Exporters are typically large-scale metal packaging and closure manufacturers. Key factors in trade include material (steel, aluminum), coating technologies, tamper-evident features, and compliance with food safety and environmental regulations. The market is highly competitive, driven by efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation in sealing technology.
What products fall under HS code 830990?
Crown caps, screw caps (aluminum), lug caps, aerosol can caps, jar lids (metal), bottle caps (metal), drum closures
What are common misclassifications for HS code 830990?
This code is for general base metal caps and lids, distinct from plastic caps (392350) or the more specific base metal 'corks' and 'stoppers' of 830910.
How is HS code 830990 structured?
HS code 830990 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (83) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.