Heading 9617

Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners

4 declarable lines

Heading 9617 covers complete vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, plus their parts other than glass inners. Complete vessels are split by capacity: 1 liter or less, over 1 liter but not over 2 liters, and over 2 liters. Parts are classified in a separate line.

Products in this heading

Vacuum insulated water bottle with 750 ml capacity
Vacuum travel mug with 400 ml capacity
Thermos flask with 1.5 liter capacity
Large vacuum beverage dispenser with 3 liter capacity
Replacement lid for a vacuum flask
Replacement stopper for a vacuum flask
Vacuum flask body without glass inner

How to choose the right subheading

Measure the capacity of the complete vessel in liters.
Use the 1 liter and 2 liter thresholds to select the vessel line.
Decide whether the item is a complete vessel or a part.
Treat glass inners as outside heading 9617.

Often confused with

Ordinary plastic water bottle
Not vacuum insulated; classified as a plastic container.
Heading 3923
Non-vacuum stainless steel bottle
No vacuum vessel construction; classified as a steel household article.
Heading 7323
Ceramic mug
Not a vacuum vessel; classified as ceramic tableware.
Heading 6912
Glass inner for a vacuum flask
Heading 9617 covers parts other than glass inners.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a vacuum flask that holds 1 liter or less?

Use 9617.00.10.00. The general (MFN) rate is 7.2%.

What is the duty on a vacuum flask over 1 liter but not over 2 liters?

The line is 9617.00.30.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 6.9%.

How do I classify a replacement part for a vacuum flask?

Parts other than glass inners go under 9617.00.60.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 7.2%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.