HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9617.00 – Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners
HS code 9617.00 is the 6-digit subheading for vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases, parts thereof other than glass inners. It is used for stainless steel vacuum flasks, insulated water bottles, thermal coffee carafes, vacuum food jars and insulated travel mugs.
What HS 9617.00 covers
This HS code covers the international trade of vacuum flasks (commonly known as thermoses) and other vacuum-insulated vessels, complete with their cases, designed to maintain the temperature of their contents, whether hot or cold. It also includes parts thereof, specifically excluding the fragile glass inners which are classified separately. These products are widely traded globally for diverse applications, including household use, outdoor activities, travel, and industrial settings. The market is driven by consumer demand for portable beverage containers and food storage solutions that offer superior thermal retention. Importers include general merchandise retailers, outdoor equipment suppliers, kitchenware distributors, and e-commerce platforms. Exporters are predominantly large-scale manufacturers, especially from China, known for efficient production and diverse product lines, as well as specialized brands from Europe and Japan. Key factors include insulation performance, material durability (stainless steel is common), leak-proof design, and aesthetic appeal.
- Covers
- Stainless steel vacuum flasks
- Insulated water bottles
- Thermal coffee carafes
- Vacuum food jars
- Insulated travel mugs
- Vacuum flask stoppers
- Flask outer casings
- Insulated beverage dispensers.
- Examples
- Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle
- Hydro Flask
- Yeti Rambler
- Thermos brand vacuum flasks
- Zojirushi vacuum mugs
- Klean Kanteen insulated bottles
- Contigo travel mugs.
Codes often confused with 9617.00
Common mistake. This code specifically excludes the glass inners for vacuum flasks, which are classified under 701200. It also differs from non-vacuum insulated containers (e.g., plastic water bottles in 392410).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 961700, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 961700 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 $5.1B 78% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $225M 3.5% of world exports
- 3 United States $147M 2.3% of world exports
World total: $6.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 27% of world imports
- 2 Japan $275M 5.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $238M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $5.5B 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 9617.00 2
Brazil splits HS 9617.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9617.00.10 Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vesselsGarrafas térmicas e outros recipientes isotérmicos
- 9617.00.20 Parts of vacuum flasks, excluding glass innersPartes
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.17 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9617.00
What is HS code 961700?
HS code 961700 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners. This HS code covers the international trade of vacuum flasks (commonly known as thermoses) and other vacuum-insulated vessels, complete with their cases, designed to maintain the temperature of their contents, whether hot or cold. It also includes parts thereof, specifically excluding the fragile glass inners which are classified separately. These products are widely traded globally for diverse applications, including household use, outdoor activities, travel, and industrial settings. The market is driven by consumer demand for portable beverage containers and food storage solutions that offer superior thermal retention. Importers include general merchandise retailers, outdoor equipment suppliers, kitchenware distributors, and e-commerce platforms. Exporters are predominantly large-scale manufacturers, especially from China, known for efficient production and diverse product lines, as well as specialized brands from Europe and Japan. Key factors include insulation performance, material durability (stainless steel is common), leak-proof design, and aesthetic appeal.
What products fall under HS code 961700?
Stainless steel vacuum flasks, insulated water bottles, thermal coffee carafes, vacuum food jars, insulated travel mugs, vacuum flask stoppers, flask outer casings, insulated beverage dispensers.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 961700?
This code specifically excludes the glass inners for vacuum flasks, which are classified under 701200. It also differs from non-vacuum insulated containers (e.g., plastic water bottles in 392410).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 961700?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 961700 in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.1B, 78% of world exports), the Netherlands ($225M) and the United States ($147M). World exports came to about $6.5B, 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 961700?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 961700 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 27% of world imports), Japan ($275M) and Germany ($238M). World imports came to about $5.5B, 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 961700 structured?
HS code 961700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 961700?
Brazil splits HS code 961700 into 2 NCM codes: 9617.00.10 (Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels), 9617.00.20 (Parts of vacuum flasks, excluding glass inners). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.