HTSUS, United States

3923.40.00.10

Photographic film reels and reel cans

Classification path

  1. Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics
  2. Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports
  3. Photographic film reels and reel cans

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
5.3%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
80%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 3923

About heading 3923

Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics

Heading 3923 covers plastic articles used to pack, carry or close goods: boxes and crates, sacks and bags, bottles and flasks, spools and reels, caps and lids, buckets, and other packing goods. It is split first by article type, then by plastic material (polymers of ethylene versus other plastics), closure style (reclosable with integral extruded closure, sliders), size and capacity. Most lines carry a 3% general (MFN) rate, while spools and closures carry 5.3%.

Full guide to heading 3923

Products in this heading

  • Corrugated-style plastic shipping crates and totes
  • Reclosable polyethylene zipper bags for retail packing
  • Polyethylene retail carrier bags with handles
  • Clear PET bottles and small plastic flasks
  • Plastic screw caps, lids and pour spouts
  • Plastic buckets and pails sold empty
  • Plastic spools and photographic film reels
  • Blister packs and plastic packaging cases for wafers

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for small reclosable polyethylene bags?

Reclosable polyethylene bags with an integral extruded closure and no single side exceeding 75 mm go under 3923.21.00.11, at a general (MFN) rate of 3%.

What is the duty on plastic caps and lids?

Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics are classified under 3923.50.00.00, at a general (MFN) rate of 5.3%.

How do I classify plastic buckets?

Buckets and pails are classified by capacity under 3923.90.00.12 if less than 11.36 liters, 3923.90.00.14 if 11.36 liters or more but not more than 22.71 liters, and 3923.90.00.16 if 22.71 liters or more, all at a general (MFN) rate of 3%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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