Product classification
HS code for Insulated bottle: 9617.00
Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases, parts thereof other than glass inners.
Classification of insulated bottle under HS 9617.00
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).
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 9617.00
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 961700 (the code used for insulated bottle), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961700 (the code used for insulated bottle) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 961700, not only insulated bottle.
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 insulated bottle
Brazil splits HS 9617.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9617.00.10Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels
- 9617.00.20Parts of vacuum flasks, excluding glass inners
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about insulated bottle
What is the HS code for Insulated bottle?
The HS code for Insulated bottle is 961700 (Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners). The HS code for an insulated bottle that utilizes vacuum technology is 9617.00.
How do I classify Insulated bottle for customs?
Insulated bottle is classified under HS code 961700 — Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of insulated bottle (HS 961700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961700 (the code used for insulated bottle) 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 insulated bottle (HS 961700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961700 (the code used for insulated bottle) 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.
Is the HS code for Insulated bottle the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961700 for Insulated bottle is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for insulated bottle in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 961700 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for insulated bottle depends on the product's details: 9617.00.10 (Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels), 9617.00.20 (Parts of vacuum flasks, excluding glass inners).