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HSChapter 39
U.S. imports of plastic articles for conveying or packing goods (nesoi) (HS 392390) totaled $164.0M in June 2026, traded with 84 countries.
Importers of Plastic Articles for Conveying or Packing Goods (NESOI) paid $14.4M in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $76.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: June 2026 dataPlastic pails, buckets, and other rigid packaging articles not covered by more specific headings fall here, with the US schedule further subdividing plastic buckets and pails by capacity: under 11.36 liters (3923900012), 11.36 to under 22.71 liters (3923900014), and 22.71 liters or more (3923900016). Canada and Mexico lead supply, reflecting the weight and freight economics that favor nearby manufacturing for bulky rigid containers. The capacity breakpoints are measured in liters and must be verified against actual container volume, not nominal label designations.
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CBP measures actual brim-full internal capacity in liters. Importers should obtain certified capacity data from the manufacturer — typically from mold specifications or fill-test results — rather than relying on nominal marketing sizes. A '5-gallon' pail, for example, must be confirmed to fall within the 11.36–22.71 liter range (approximately 3–6 gallons) to correctly classify in 3923900014.
Heading 3923 covers articles specifically designed for the conveyance or packing of goods. Very large plastic drums or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) may be classified under heading 3926 or even Chapter 39 NESOI provisions depending on construction and capacity. The article's design purpose, structural features, and whether it is reusable industrial equipment versus single-use packaging all factor into the classification analysis.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3923900080 | ART FOR CONVEYING OR PACKING OF GOODS,PLAST,NESOI | $150.9M | 9.26% | 49.11% | $14.0M |
| 3923900012 | PLASTIC BUCKETS & PAILS, WITH CAP LT 11.36 LTRS | $8.5M | 4.47% | 21.89% | $380K |
| 3923900014 | PLAST BUCKETS & PAILS, W GT=11.36 & LT 22.71 LTRS | $4.3M | 1.45% | 5.69% | $62K |
| 3923900016 | PLASTIC BUCKETS & PAILS, W/CAP 22.71 LTRS OR MORE | $339K | 11.64% | 61.96% | $39K |
ART FOR CONVEYING OR PACKING OF GOODS,PLAST,NESOI
PLASTIC BUCKETS & PAILS, WITH CAP LT 11.36 LTRS
PLAST BUCKETS & PAILS, W GT=11.36 & LT 22.71 LTRS
PLASTIC BUCKETS & PAILS, W/CAP 22.71 LTRS OR MORE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3923900000 | ART FOR CONVEYING OR PACKING OF GOODS,PLAST,NESOI | $155.4M |
ART FOR CONVEYING OR PACKING OF GOODS,PLAST,NESOI
38.0M kg
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
ETHYLENE-ALPHA-OLEFIN COPOLY, SPC GRAVITY <0.94
HS 390140
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $22.5M | $22.7M | +$224K |
| California | $27.2M | $12.9M | -$14.3M |
| Illinois | $6.4M | $21.5M | +$15.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $17.4M | $41.4M | +$24.0M |
| DETROIT, MI | $13.7M | $8.0M | -$5.7M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $15.2M | $4.7M | -$10.5M |