Product classification
HS code for Plastic lids: 3923.50
Plastics, stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Classification of plastic lids under HS 3923.50
HS code 3923.50 is designated for plastic stoppers, lids, caps, and other closures that are used for the conveyance or packing of goods. This classification falls under Chapter 39, which covers plastics and articles thereof. Heading 3923 specifically addresses articles used for the commercial packaging of goods, such as boxes, cases, crates, and bottles. Subheading 3923.50 is focused on the sealing mechanisms of these containers. The classification is based on the intended use of the lid as a closure for a container (like a bottle, jar, or tub) used in the transport or marketing of products. It does not matter if the lid is threaded, snap-on, or a simple plug; if it is made of plastic and serves as a closure for a packing container, it belongs here. This includes specialized closures like flip-tops or disc-tops used in the cosmetics and food industries.
- Covers
- Plastic screw caps for bottles
- Snap-on lids for plastic food tubs
- Plastic stoppers for carboys
- Flip-top closures for shampoo bottles
- Plastic dust caps for industrial containers
- Also under 3923.50
- Coca-Cola bottle caps
- Heinz ketchup flip-tops
- Nivea cream jar lids
- pharmaceutical child-resistant caps
- Evian water bottle caps
Codes often confused with 3923.50
Common mistake. Plastic lids are often misclassified under HS code 3924, which covers tableware and kitchenware. If a lid is sold as part of a reusable household container set, it might fall under 3924. However, if it is a component for commercial packaging, 3923.50 is correct. Another error is using HS code 3926, which is a catch-all for \"other\" plastic articles. Since 3923.50 specifically mentions closures for packing, it takes precedence over the general category of 3926.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392350 (the code used for plastic lids), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392350 (the code used for plastic lids) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 392350, not only plastic lids.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.2B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $964M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $11.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $856M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 France $813M 7.0% 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 code for plastic lids
Brazil classifies plastic lids under NCM 3923.50.00: HS 3923.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic lids
What is the HS code for Plastic lids?
The HS code for Plastic lids is 392350 (Plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods). The HS code for plastic lids, caps, and closures used for packing goods is 3923.50.
How do I classify Plastic lids for customs?
Plastic lids is classified under HS code 392350 — Plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include rubber stoppers?
No, rubber stoppers are classified under Chapter 40 (usually 4016), as HS code 3923.50 is strictly for articles made of plastic.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic lids (HS 392350)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392350 (the code used for plastic lids) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.2B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($1.3B) and the United States ($964M). World exports came to about $11.2B, 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 lids (HS 392350)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392350 (the code used for plastic lids) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($856M) and France ($813M). 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 lids the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392350 for Plastic lids 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 lids in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic lids (HS 392350) is classified under NCM 3923.50.00.