Code 3923 10 · Heading 3923

Plastic boxes, crates and similar containers for transporting or packing goods

This code covers plastic boxes, crates, lattice crates and similar articles used to transport or pack goods. It includes both general-purpose items and items specially designed or arranged for semiconductor wafers, masks or reticles.

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A plastic packing box for transporting goods
A plastic crate for packing goods

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Official tariff text

Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics

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Step 1 · Section VII Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles …
Is the product made of plastic, or is it made of rubber?
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Step 2 · Chapter 39 Plastics and articles thereof 1 of 2 chapters in section VII
What kind of plastic product is it: an unworked polymer or ion exchanger, plastic waste, a monofilament, rod or profile, a pipe or hose, a floor or wall covering, a flat plastic form, a sanitary item, a transport or packaging item, a household or toilet item, building equipment, or another plastic article?
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Step 3 · Heading 3923 Articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, … 23 of 26 headings under chapter 39
What type of plastic item is it: a box or similar article; a sack or bag, and if so, is it made from ethylene polymers or other plastic; a balloon, bottle, flask or similar item; a spool or similar item; a stopper, lid, cap or other closure; or another plastic transport or packaging item?
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Step 4 · Subheading 3923 10 Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the c… 1 of 7 subheadings under heading 3923
Is the plastic box, crate or similar packing article specially designed or arranged for packing and transporting semiconductor wafers, masks or reticles?

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Classification decides the rate here: from 0.0% to 6.5%.

3923 10 Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics you are here 0.0–6.5%
3923 21 Sacks and bags, incl. cones, of polymers of ethylene 6.5%
3923 29 Sacks and bags, incl. cones, of plastics (excl. those of polymers of ethylene) No rate on file
3923 30 Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics No rate on file
3923 40 Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, of plastics 5.3–6.5%
3923 50 Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics No rate on file
3923 90 Articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics (excl. boxes, cases, crates and similar articles; sacks and bags, incl. cones; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles; spools, spindles, bobbins and similar supports; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures) 6.5%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

39.23.1003

Containing hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), perhalogenated fluorocarbons (PFC) or regulated chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.
39.23.1004

Other, of a capacity of 15 liters or more

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.
39.23.1006

Other, of a capacity of less than 15 liters

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

3923 10 10 00

Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, of plastic, specially shaped or fitted for the conveyance or packing of semiconductor wafers, masks, or reticles

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3923 10 90 10

Photomask or wafer compacts: - consisting of antistatic materials or blended thermoplastics proving special electrostatic discharge (ESD) and outgassing properties, - having non porous, abrasion resistant or impact resistant surface properties, - fitted with a specially designed retainer system that protects the photomask or wafers from surface or cosmetic damage and - with or without a gasket seal, of a kind used in the photolithography or other semiconductor production to house photomasks or wafers

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3923 10 90 90

Other

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Sacks and bags, incl. cones, of polymers of ethylene

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.