Product classification
HS code for Plastic carboys: 3923.30
Plastics, carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Classification of plastic carboys under HS 3923.30
Plastic carboys are classified under HS code 3923.30. This classification is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically looking at the function of the article. Heading 3923 encompasses articles for the conveyance or packing of goods made of plastics. Subheading 3923.30 specifically covers carboys, bottles, flasks, and similar articles. Carboys are typically large, rigid containers used for the transport of liquids, including chemicals or water. The classification is determined by the primary purpose of the article: the commercial transport or packaging of products. If the container is designed for the distribution of goods rather than for permanent household storage, it remains within this heading.
- Covers
- Large plastic water carboys (5-gallon style)
- Industrial plastic carboys for chemical transport
- Plastic reagent bottles for laboratory liquid conveyance
- Heavy-duty plastic flasks for liquid shipping
- Plastic jerrycans used for packing liquids
- Also under 3923.30
- Coca-Cola PET bottles
- Tide HDPE detergent bottles
- Nalgene laboratory bottles
- Evian water bottles
Codes often confused with 3923.30
Common mistake. Plastic carboys are often misclassified under HS code 3924.10, which covers plastic tableware and kitchenware. This happens when the carboys are intended for domestic water storage. However, if they are designed for conveyance, 3923.30 is correct. They may also be confused with 3923.10, which is reserved for boxes, cases, and crates, rather than liquid containers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392330 (the code used for plastic carboys), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392330 (the code used for plastic carboys) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 12% 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 392330, not only plastic carboys.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.1B 17% of world exports
- 2 France $1.1B 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Germany $966M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $12.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $1.4B 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.2B 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $857M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $11.6B 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 plastic carboys
Brazil splits HS 3923.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3923.30.10Plastic containers for LPG
- 3923.30.90Other plastic carboys, bottles and flasks
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic carboys
What is the HS code for Plastic carboys?
The HS code for Plastic carboys is 392330 (Plastics; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods). The standard HS code for plastic carboys used for the conveyance or packing of goods is 3923.30.
How do I classify Plastic carboys for customs?
Plastic carboys is classified under HS code 392330 — Plastics; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include plastic bottles for retail beverages?
Yes, HS code 3923.30 covers a wide range of plastic bottles and flasks used for the packing and conveyance of various liquids, including retail beverages.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic carboys (HS 392330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392330 (the code used for plastic carboys) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 17% of world exports), France ($1.1B) and Germany ($966M). World exports came to about $12.0B, 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 plastic carboys (HS 392330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392330 (the code used for plastic carboys) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.4B, 12% of world imports), the United States ($1.2B) and Germany ($857M). World imports came to about $11.6B, 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 Plastic carboys the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392330 for Plastic carboys 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 plastic carboys in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 392330 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for plastic carboys depends on the product's details: 3923.30.10 (Plastic containers for LPG), 3923.30.90 (Other plastic carboys, bottles and flasks).