Product classification
HS code for Plastic storage boxes: 3923.10
Plastics, boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Classification of plastic storage boxes under HS 3923.10
Plastic storage boxes intended for the conveyance or packing of goods are classified under HS code 3923.10. This heading covers boxes, cases, crates, and similar articles made of plastic. The classification logic is based on the intended use of the container for transporting or protecting goods during shipment or storage. Heading 3923 is specifically for articles of plastics used for the conveyance or packing of goods. It is important to distinguish between industrial or commercial packing boxes and household storage containers. If the box is designed for the transport of merchandise, it fits here. The material composition must be predominantly plastic, and the design must facilitate the containment and protection of items. This includes stackable crates, shipping boxes, and specialized cases used in logistics. The classification is determined by the container's primary function as a tool for moving or storing goods in a commercial or industrial context.
- Covers
- Plastic shipping crates
- Plastic tote boxes for logistics
- Plastic cases for tools (without specialized interiors)
- Plastic fruit crates
- Collapsible plastic storage bins
- Heavy-duty plastic transport boxes
- Also under 3923.10
- Rubbermaid Brute containers
- Orbis plastic totes
- Schoeller Allibert crates
- Akro-Mils storage bins
Codes often confused with 3923.10
Common mistake. Plastic storage boxes are often confused with HS code 3924.90, which covers household articles and toilet articles of plastics. If a box is marketed for home organization (e.g., under-bed storage), it may fall under 3924.90. Another common error is HS code 4202.12, which covers trunks, suitcases, and vanity cases. If the plastic box is designed as luggage or a specialized carrying case with a molded interior for specific equipment, 4202 is more appropriate than 3923.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392310 (the code used for plastic storage boxes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392310 (the code used for plastic storage boxes) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% 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 392310, not only plastic storage boxes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.3B 14% of world exports
- 2 China $2.1B 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.4B 8.8% of world exports
World total: $16.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 10% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $1.4B 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $921M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $14.9B 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 storage boxes
Brazil splits HS 3923.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3923.10.10Plastic cases for laser-read discs (CD/DVD)
- 3923.10.90Other plastic boxes, cases and crates
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic storage boxes
What is the HS code for Plastic storage boxes?
The HS code for Plastic storage boxes is 392310 (Plastics; boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods). Plastic storage boxes used for the conveyance or packing of goods are classified under HS code 3923.10.
How do I classify Plastic storage boxes for customs?
Plastic storage boxes is classified under HS code 392310 — Plastics; boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic food storage containers classified here?
Usually, no. Plastic containers used for food storage in a kitchen environment are typically classified under HS code 3924.10 as tableware and kitchenware.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic storage boxes (HS 392310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392310 (the code used for plastic storage boxes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.3B, 14% of world exports), China ($2.1B) and Germany ($1.4B). World exports came to about $16.0B, 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 storage boxes (HS 392310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392310 (the code used for plastic storage boxes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 10% of world imports), Mexico ($1.4B) and Germany ($921M). World imports came to about $14.9B, 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 storage boxes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392310 for Plastic storage boxes 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 storage boxes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 392310 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for plastic storage boxes depends on the product's details: 3923.10.10 (Plastic cases for laser-read discs (CD/DVD)), 3923.10.90 (Other plastic boxes, cases and crates).