HS Code for Insulated bottle

The classification of insulated bottles under HS code 9617.00 is strictly governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on the physical construction of vacuum-insulated vessels. This code encompasses vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with their protective cases, as well as individual parts thereof, with the notable exception of glass inners. The defining characteristic for this classification is the presence of a double-wall structure where the air has been evacuated from the intervening space to create a vacuum. This vacuum serves as a highly efficient thermal barrier, preventing heat transfer by conduction and convection, which distinguishes these products from standard single-walled or foam-insulated containers. In the hierarchy of the HS, these items are placed in Chapter 96 for miscellaneous manufactured articles. To be correctly classified here, the product must be a finished vessel intended for maintaining the temperature of liquids or foods over an extended period. The scope of 9617.00 is quite broad, covering everything from small personal travel mugs to large industrial-sized thermal carafes, provided they utilize vacuum technology. If a bottle uses only foam or air for insulation without a vacuum seal, it is typically excluded from this heading and classified according to its constituent material, such as plastic (3924) or steel (7323).

Products Included

• Vacuum-insulated stainless steel water bottles
• Thermal carafes with vacuum insulation
• Vacuum flasks with outer protective cases
• Insulated travel mugs utilizing vacuum technology
• Replacement lids and bases for vacuum vessels

Common Misclassification

One of the most frequent errors in classifying these items is confusing them with standard kitchenware under heading 7323 (for iron or steel) or 3924 (for plastic). The critical distinction is the vacuum insulation. If a stainless steel bottle is double-walled but contains only air or foam between the walls, it does not qualify for 9617.00 and should be classified under 7323.93. Similarly, plastic sports bottles without vacuum technology fall under 3924.10. Another common mistake involves the classification of parts; while lids and casings are under 9617.00, the glass vacuum liners themselves must be classified under 7012.00, as per the specific exclusions noted in the HS Chapter 96 notes.

FAQ

What is the HS code for insulated bottle?

The HS code for an insulated bottle that utilizes vacuum technology is 9617.00.

Are the glass liners included in this code?

No, glass inners for vacuum flasks are specifically excluded from 9617.00 and must be classified under HS code 7012.00.