HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8309.90 – Stoppers; caps and lids, of base metal
HS code 8309.90 is the 6-digit subheading for stoppers, caps and lids, of base metal. It is used for crown caps, screw caps (aluminum), lug caps, aerosol can caps and jar lids (metal).
What HS 8309.90 covers
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.
- Covers
- Crown caps
- Screw caps (aluminum)
- Lug caps
- Aerosol can caps
- Jar lids (metal)
- Bottle caps (metal)
- Drum closures
- Examples
- Crown Holdings caps
- Ardagh Group lids
- Silgan Holdings closures
- Ball Corporation caps
- Rexam (now part of Ball/Crown) caps
Codes often confused with 8309.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 830990, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 830990 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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 China $1.7B 17% of world exports
- 2 Poland $1.2B 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $750M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $10.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.0B 10% of world imports
- 2 France $765M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $579M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $9.9B 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 code for 8309.90
Brazil does not split HS 8309.90: its NCM code is 8309.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 83.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8309.90
What is HS code 830990?
HS code 830990 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 830990?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 830990 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 17% of world exports), Poland ($1.2B) and Germany ($750M). World exports came to about $10.0B, 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 830990?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 830990 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 10% of world imports), France ($765M) and Germany ($579M). World imports came to about $9.9B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 830990?
In Brazil, HS code 830990 is NCM 8309.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.