HS code for food storage containers
The U.S. HS code for food storage containers is usually 3924.10.40.00 (plastic), with a 3.4% general duty and an estimated total of 15.9% from China and 15.9% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 40.9% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic | 3924.10.40.00 | 3.4% | 15.9% |
| Glass | 7013.42.20.00 | 22.5% | 35% |
- 3924.10.40.00: Tableware and kitchenware / Other
- 7013.42.20.00: Valued not over $3 each
What decides the code
Food storage containers are classified by the material of the body. Plastic containers fall under heading 3924, and glass containers fall under heading 7013.
- The material of the container body decides the heading. Plastic containers classify under 3924.10.40.00. Glass containers classify under heading 7013.
- For glass containers, the linear coefficient of expansion decides the subheading. Glass with a coefficient not exceeding 5 x 10-6 per Kelvin falls in 7013.42.
- For glass containers in 7013.42, the unit value decides the statistical line. Glassware valued not over $3 each falls in 7013.42.20.00.
Common mistakes
- Classifying plastic food storage containers under 3923 is wrong. Heading 3923 covers packing goods for transport, not household kitchenware.
- Classifying glass food storage containers under 7010 is wrong. Heading 7010 covers glass packing and storage goods for transport, not kitchen use.
- Classifying glass containers with lids under 7013.49 is wrong when the glass meets the expansion limit. The expansion test places them in 7013.42.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 15.9% = 3.4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 40.9%.
- Vietnam
- 15.9% = 3.4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3924.10.40.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Plastic
- CN 3924 10 00, 6.5%
- Glass
- CN 7013 42 00, 11%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for food storage containers?
The U.S. HTS code for food storage containers is usually 3924.10.40.00 (plastic). Other versions use 7013.42.20.00 for glass. The first six digits, 3924.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on food storage containers from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3924.10.40.00 is 3.4%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 15.9% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 15.9%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 3924.10.40.00Tableware and kitchenware / Other
- 7013.42.20.00Valued not over $3 each
- Heading 3924Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics
- Heading 7013Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading 7010 or 7018)
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.