Subheading · Chapter 39 · Heading 3923
3923.30: Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles
Plastic bottles and flasks
3923.30 is the HS subheading for plastic bottles and flasks, under heading 3923 in chapter 39.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 3923 30 00 00 Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles p/st
- 3923 30 10 00 Of a capacity not exceeding two litres 6%p/st
- 3923 30 90 00 Of a capacity exceeding two litres 6%p/st
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 833
- Documents
- 9018
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 1
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 6% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £66.9m | 20.6% | -2.7% |
 Germany | £51.6m | 15.9% | +11.9% |
 France | £35.7m | 11% | -5.1% |
 Netherlands | £22.7m | 7% | +2.6% |
 Poland | £22.2m | 6.8% | +25.4% |
 United States | £16.2m | 5% | +1.9% |
 Belgium | £12.8m | 3.9% | -12.5% |
 Türkiye | £12.6m | 3.9% | +6.6% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines USA 3% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 5.6% 
Mexico 35% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 18% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 9% 
Argentina Free – 18% Third-country duty 32 tariff lines · average 17.4% 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Japan 3.9% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% – 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 5.8% 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3mUS$3m+US$41m+US$184m+> US$375m
Exports: 193
- China: US$2bn
- Germany: US$907m
- France: US$838m
- United States: US$748m
- Poland: US$484m
- Netherlands: US$375m
- Italy: US$368m
- Canada: US$367m
- Belgium: US$367m
- Austria: US$330m
- United Kingdom: US$242m
- Luxembourg: US$230m
- Spain: US$221m
- Mexico: US$220m
- Lithuania: US$203m
- Czechia: US$197m
- Türkiye: US$195m
- South Korea: US$184m
- El Salvador: US$174m
- Uruguay: US$163m
- Taiwan: US$145m
- Switzerland: US$127m
- Sweden: US$96m
- Saudi Arabia: US$91m
- Japan: US$82m
- Norway: US$82m
- Bulgaria: US$73m
- Slovenia: US$72m
- Denmark: US$72m
- Thailand: US$71m
- India: US$68m
- Portugal: US$66m
- Hungary: US$65m
- Vietnam: US$63m
- Guatemala: US$55m
- Paraguay: US$55m
- Peru: US$52m
- Slovakia: US$47m
- Egypt: US$45m
- Serbia: US$45m
- Colombia: US$43m
- Greece: US$43m
- Costa Rica: US$42m
- Dominican Republic: US$42m
- Ireland: US$41m
- Romania: US$39m
- South Africa: US$39m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$34m
- Malaysia: US$33m
- Russia: US$31m
- Israel: US$27m
- Mauritius: US$26m
- Brazil: US$25m
- Honduras: US$24m
- Jordan: US$22m
- Uganda: US$21m
- United Arab Emirates: US$20m
- Kenya: US$20m
- Argentina: US$18m
- Croatia: US$17m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$9mUS$9m+US$35m+US$88m+> US$423m
Imports: 222
- United States: US$1bn
- France: US$1bn
- Germany: US$867m
- Italy: US$506m
- Canada: US$502m
- Belgium: US$443m
- Netherlands: US$423m
- United Kingdom: US$403m
- Spain: US$298m
- Poland: US$275m
- Brazil: US$262m
- Japan: US$247m
- Switzerland: US$193m
- Denmark: US$172m
- Mexico: US$166m
- Ireland: US$130m
- South Korea: US$125m
- Australia: US$114m
- Sweden: US$111m
- Austria: US$105m
- Czechia: US$105m
- Hungary: US$90m
- Norway: US$88m
- Vietnam: US$86m
- Guatemala: US$86m
- Saudi Arabia: US$80m
- Greece: US$79m
- Russia: US$79m
- China: US$77m
- Honduras: US$75m
- Thailand: US$75m
- Romania: US$74m
- Kazakhstan: US$73m
- Singapore: US$73m
- Finland: US$70m
- Philippines: US$66m
- Portugal: US$62m
- Nicaragua: US$61m
- United Arab Emirates: US$59m
- India: US$57m
- Israel: US$57m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$55m
- Taiwan: US$51m
- Indonesia: US$51m
- Costa Rica: US$51m
- Slovakia: US$50m
- Yemen: US$49m
- Malaysia: US$45m
- Panama: US$44m
- Slovenia: US$44m
- Ukraine: US$43m
- Croatia: US$41m
- Türkiye: US$40m
- Colombia: US$38m
- Jamaica: US$38m
- Morocco: US$35m
- New Zealand: US$35m
- Argentina: US$34m
- Dominican Republic: US$34m
- Algeria: US$32m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$2bn | 18.6% |
| 2 | Germany | US$907m | 8.1% |
| 3 | France | US$838m | 7.5% |
| 4 | United States | US$748m | 6.7% |
| 5 | Poland | US$484m | 4.3% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$375m | 3.3% |
| 7 |  Italy | US$368m | 3.3% |
| 8 | Canada | US$367m | 3.3% |
| 9 | Belgium | US$367m | 3.3% |
| 10 |  Austria | US$330m | 2.9% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1bn | 11.9% |
| 2 | France | US$1bn | 9.2% |
| 3 | Germany | US$867m | 7.7% |
| 4 | Italy | US$506m | 4.5% |
| 5 | Canada | US$502m | 4.5% |
| 6 | Belgium | US$443m | 3.9% |
| 7 | Netherlands | US$423m | 3.8% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | US$403m | 3.6% |
| 9 |  Spain | US$298m | 2.7% |
| 10 | Poland | US$275m | 2.5% |
Import duty on this product around the world 164
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 10%median duty
- 10number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 45%highest: Bahamas, Kiribati, Angola
164
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 10% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 6% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 30% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 33% | 0% – 50% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Anguilla | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 15% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 6.5% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 45% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 18% | 5% – 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Barbados | 10% | 5% – 15% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Belarus | 6.5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 12% | 10% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 10% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 15% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 25% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 10% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 3.3% | 0% – 6.5% | 2023 |
 Cape Verde | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 6.5% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 13% | 10% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 10% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 6% | 0% – 9% | 2023 |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Dominican Republic | 10% | 3% – 14% | 2023 |
 Ecuador | 13% | 0% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Egypt | 2% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 7% | 5% – 10% | 2022 |
 Equatorial Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 15% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 33% | 30% – 35% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
| European Union (27 countries) | 6.5% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 19% | 5% – 32% | 2023 |
 Gabon | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 10% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
 Guatemala | 7% | 5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 10% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Haiti | 25% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 7% | 5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 15% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Israel | 10% | 8% – 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
| Japan | 3.9% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Kazakhstan | 6.5% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 25% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 40% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 6.5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Lesotho | 15% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 12%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Malawi | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 6.5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 12% | 10% – 18% | 2023 |
 Mozambique | 14% | 7.5% – 20% | 2023 |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 20% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 5% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 6.7% | 5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 5.8% | 5% – 6.5% | 2023 |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 20% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 10% | 8% – 12% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 4.3% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 8.3% | 0% – 25% | 2023 |
 Paraguay | 10% | 2% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| Peru | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 15% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 6.5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 6.5% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 20% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 20% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 4.2%* | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 15% | 2023 | |
 South Korea | 6.5% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 20% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 10% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
 St Lucia | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 10% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
 Sudan | 3% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 10% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2007 |
| Switzerland | 10%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2020 · HS 2012 |
 Tajikistan | 6.5% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 25% | 2023 | |
 Thailand | 10% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
| Türkiye | 32% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 15% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 6.5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 6% | 2023 | |
| United States | 3% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 14% | 2% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Uzbekistan | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 10% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 13% | 10% – 15% | 2023 |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 6.7% | 5% – 10% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Zambia | 15% | 5% – 25% | 2023 |
 Zimbabwe | 0.2% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 89319 Articles for the conveyance/packing of goods, n.e.s.; stoppers, lids, caps & other closures
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 511220
- CPC 2.1 product
- 36490 Other articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2220 Manufacture of plastics products
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3923.30 | unchanged |
| 2012 | 3923.30 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 3923.30 | unchanged |
| 2002 | 3923.30 | unchanged |
| 1996 | 3923.30 | unchanged |
| 1992 | 3923.30 | unchanged |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 17
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N365191 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of plastic jugs from Canada
- N345569 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of empty plastic bottles with caps from China
- N340940 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a pouch, plastic bottles, and hair ties from China
- N320556 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of bottles and pumps from South Korea
- N316235 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of plastic bottles and caps from China
- N313723 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of plastic bottles from China
- 600013196 HMRC
Product consists of 3 components, a 30ml bottle designed to hold liquid, a removeable nozzle and a tamper evident cap. Made from polyethylene terephthalate. The removeable nozzle attaches to the bottle by manually inserting and then sealed with the screw- fitting cap. Product intended for use in…
- 600013197 HMRC
Product consists of 3 components, a 60ml bottle designed to hold liquid, a removeable nozzle and a tamper evident cap. Made from polyethylene terephthalate. The removeable nozzle attaches to the bottle by manually inserting and then sealed with the screw- fitting cap. Product intended for use in…
- 600013198 HMRC
Product consists of 3 components, a 120ml bottle designed to hold liquid, a removeable nozzle and a tamper evident cap. Made from polyethylene terephthalate. The removeable nozzle attaches to the bottle by manually inserting and then sealed with the screw- fitting cap. Product intended for use in…
- 600013200 HMRC
Product consists of 3 components, a 60ml bottle designed to hold liquid, a removeable nozzle and a tamper evident cap. Made from polyethylene terephthalate. The removeable nozzle attaches to the bottle by manually inserting and then sealed with the screw- fitting cap. Product intended for use in…
- 600012674 HMRC
This is a bottle attached to a keyring. The bottle consists of fructose, glucose and sucrose to dispense to tired bees. The bottle is plastic with a black rubber seal with writing on it; the outer shell is made of anodised aluminium shell with a brass chain and ring for attaching to objects. The…
- 600009744 HMRC
Clear plastic bottles. Clear plastic bottles made of Polyethylene Terephthalate primarily for use in an arts and craft activities but may also be used for other purposes. The bottles have dual uses as there are two styles of this line available. Style 1, The bottles are pre filled with layers…
17 rulings in total for this code
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 3923.30 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 3923.30 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of 6%.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of plastic bottles and flasks into the UK came to £324.8m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 1% on the year before); China supplied 21%, followed by Germany.
In 2024, countries exported plastic bottles and flasks worth US$11bn (+1.8% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$2bn), followed by Germany.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles?
Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles fall under HS subheading 3923.30, part of heading 3923, in section VII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3923.30 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3923.30 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles?
China, with US$2bn in 2024 (18.6% of world exports).
Which countries can export plastic bottles and flasks to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 6% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on plastic bottles and flasks?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import plastic bottles and flasks from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (21%), Germany (16%) and France (11%), out of total imports of £324.8m.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.