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HS Code Candidates for Water Bottles

Use this page to prepare candidate HS headings, product facts, material and function variants, invoice descriptions, ecommerce catalog fields, and risk flags before official review.

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Answer summary

Product facts to verify

Main material and fiber or chemical composition
Construction: knitted, woven, molded, assembled
Function and intended use
Whether it includes electronics, battery, magnets, leather, or textile
Country of origin and destination market

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Source note

Candidates are preparation aids only. Verify final code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or the destination tariff database before filing.

Last reviewed

2026-08-02

Candidate headings table

Review candidates

The table below lists candidate HS headings for water bottles. Each row is a starting point, not a final classification; verify in the destination tariff database before filing.

Code	Heading	Use when
`3924`	Tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles of plastics	The bottle is plastic and used as a reusable drinking bottle or household article.
`7323`	Table, kitchen, or other household articles of iron or steel	The bottle is stainless steel but not a vacuum flask or vacuum vessel.
`9617`	Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels	The bottle is insulated with vacuum construction and presented as a thermos or vacuum bottle.
`7013`	Glassware for table, kitchen, or similar purposes	The bottle body is glass and used for drinking.
`7615`	Table, kitchen, or other household articles of aluminum	The bottle body is aluminum and used as a household or sports drinking bottle.

National extensions after the 6-digit heading vary by destination market. Verify the full national code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or UK Trade Tariff before filing.

Decision tree

How to classify water bottles

Step 1: Confirm primary material

Plastic, stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or mixed material.

Step 2: Confirm insulation

Vacuum insulated, double-wall non-vacuum, single-wall, or non-insulated.

Step 3: Confirm food-contact function

Reusable drinking bottle, decorative object, storage container, or promotional item.

Step 4: Review accessories

Lid, straw, gasket, sleeve, filter, brush, and gift packaging may affect set review.

Step 5: Verify destination source

Check USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or UK Trade Tariff for the full national code.

Step 6: Draft invoice line

Use material + function + capacity + insulation + accessories. Avoid generic words such as bottle or gift.

Material variants

How material changes the code

Material	Typical heading	Notes
Plastic (PP, Tritan, PETG)	3924	Common sports bottle material; record resin type and food-contact wording.
Stainless steel	7323 / 9617	Non-insulated steel may fall under 7323; vacuum insulated bottles may fall under 9617.
Glass	7013	Glass body bottles should be reviewed as glassware, with sleeve material described separately.
Aluminum	7615	Lightweight sports bottles; verify whether the interior liner changes documentation needs.
Silicone or plastic lid	Accessory review	Lid, straw, gasket, or sleeve should be described; separate replacement parts may use different candidates.
Mixed material gift bottle	Set review	Bottle, straw brush, sleeve, and box may require essential-character review.

Function and use-case variants

How function changes the code

Function	Typical heading	Notes
Reusable plastic sports bottle	3924	Functional drinking bottle; verify resin and food-contact status.
Stainless steel bottle	7323	For single-wall or non-vacuum bottles; verify if it is actually insulated.
Vacuum insulated bottle	9617	Insulation construction is the key fact; record double-wall or vacuum wording.
Bottle with straw or flip lid	3924 / 7323 / 9617	Lid does not usually drive the heading, but it must be described for set review.
Decorative bottle	7013 / material chapter	If not intended as a functional drinking vessel, verify decorative article headings.
Children bottle	3924 / 7323 / 9617	Children use may trigger safety and material review; keep age range and straw details.

Risk flags

Source-check required

Flag	Impact on classification	Where to verify
Food-contact material	The bottle body, lid, straw, and gasket may need destination food-contact documentation.	FDA food-contact guidance, EU food-contact materials rules, destination authority.
Vacuum insulation	Vacuum construction can move the candidate from household metal articles to vacuum vessels.	USITC HTS heading 9617, EU TARIC vacuum flask headings.
Accessory components	Straws, lids, brushes, filters, and sleeves may need set or component review.	GRI 3(b), destination tariff database.
Children product use	Kids bottles may trigger stricter material, small parts, labeling, and safety rules.	CPSC, EU GPSR, UK OPSS, destination consumer safety authority.
Decorative vs functional use	A display bottle may not use the same candidate as a food-contact drinking bottle.	Destination tariff notes for glassware, household articles, and decorative articles.
Country of origin	Origin may affect additional tariff review and country-of-origin marking.	USITC HTS, USTR Section 301 list, destination origin rules.

Risk flags signal the need for official review before the candidate code is used on customs documents.

Invoice description examples

Strong descriptions

Strong invoice descriptions include material, function, product type, and key components (battery, electronics, magnet, leather, textile). Avoid generic words such as gift, sample, accessory, or product. The descriptions below are examples only, not final classifications.

Plastic sports water bottle, 750 ml, PP body, flip lid, food-contact article
Stainless steel insulated water bottle, 500 ml, vacuum construction, screw cap
Glass water bottle, 600 ml, silicone sleeve, bamboo lid
Plastic children water bottle, 400 ml, straw lid, food-contact article
Aluminum sports bottle, 1 L, screw cap, non-insulated
Stainless steel single-wall bottle, 750 ml, no vacuum insulation

Use these descriptions on the commercial invoice line item, with the candidate HS code and country of origin declared per line.

Ecommerce catalog fields

Shopify, WooCommerce, and CSV fields to check

Before labels and invoices are generated, prepare these fields in your ecommerce catalog. The CSV Catalog Checker scans Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, or custom CSV exports for missing customs fields locally in your browser.

Field	Why it matters
SKU	Maps bottle variants to invoice, packing list, and candidate review notes.
Body material	Plastic, steel, glass, or aluminum drives the candidate family.
Insulation type	Vacuum, double-wall, foam, or non-insulated construction changes the review path.
Food-contact use	Reusable drinking bottles should state food-contact function when accurate.
Capacity	Volume such as 500 ml or 24 oz improves invoice and catalog matching.
Lid and straw components	Accessories may require set review and stronger invoice descriptions.
Children or adult use	Children use can trigger safety and material restrictions.
Country of origin	Origin drives additional tariff and marking review.
Destination market	National extensions and food-contact documentation vary by destination.
Candidate HS code	Working candidate from the AI HS Code Finder; not binding.
Customs description	Use material + function + capacity + insulation/accessory facts.
Unit value and currency	Required for duty and landed cost estimates.

Pair this with the Commercial Invoice Generator, the HS Code Finder, and the CSV Catalog Checker.

Worked example

Worked example: reviewing an insulated stainless bottle

Scenario: An ecommerce seller imports 600 stainless steel insulated bottles from China. The listing says 500 ml sports bottle with screw cap and vacuum insulation.

Step 1: identify body material and construction: stainless steel, double-wall vacuum insulation, reusable drinking bottle.
Step 2: select the candidate family. Vacuum insulated bottles may fall under 9617; verify the destination national extension.
Step 3: document accessories. The bottle includes a screw cap and silicone gasket, but no straw or filter.
Step 4: add food-contact wording and capacity to the invoice description.
Step 5: record origin and destination before estimating duty in the Import Duty Calculator.
Step 6: keep supplier spec sheet and food-contact declaration with the candidate review note.

The candidate is a preparation aid only. Verify the national extension, destination food-contact rules, and origin treatment before filing.

Common mistakes

What to avoid

Using one candidate for plastic, steel, glass, and aluminum bottles.
Forgetting to distinguish vacuum insulated bottles from single-wall bottles.
Leaving lid, straw, or filter components out of the description.
Calling a decorative bottle a food-contact article without evidence.
Skipping children product review for kids bottles with straws.
Treating the supplier heading as final without destination verification.
Forgetting origin when estimating additional tariff exposure.

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Editorial

About this category page

Written by the TariffCatalog Editorial Team. Maintained by Ryan Cole and reviewed for candidate-only customs-data workflow clarity.

This page follows TariffCatalog's methodology for candidate-only classification, estimate-only calculators, and document draft workflows. Candidates are preparation aids, not binding classifications.

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Maintainer

Reviewed by Ryan Cole

Ryan Cole maintains TariffCatalog from the perspective of a long-time ecommerce operator with 15+ years of experience in product catalog, international shipping, and pre-shipment data workflows. This page is reviewed for candidate-only HS code preparation, source-check clarity, and estimate-only or candidate-only wording.

TariffCatalog is a preparation aid, not a customs broker, legal, tax, or freight-forwarding service. Verify final classifications, rates, documents, and filing treatment with official sources or qualified professionals.

Last reviewed: August 2026 · Maintainer entity: Ryan Cole · Source policy: verified against official customs and tariff sources

Official Source Note

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USITC HTS

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CBP

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EU TARIC

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UK Trade Tariff

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FAQ

Common questions

Are these HS code candidates binding?

No. These headings are candidates and preparation aids only. Final classification depends on material, insulation, accessories, destination tariff rules, and official source review. Verify before filing.

Why does material change the water bottle candidate?

Material drives the heading family. Plastic, stainless steel, aluminum, and glass bottles may fall under different chapters or national extensions. Record the primary body material for each SKU.

Why does vacuum insulation matter?

Vacuum insulation can move a bottle into the vacuum vessel heading family. A single-wall stainless bottle and a vacuum insulated bottle should not be assumed to share the same candidate.

Do lids and straws change the review?

They can. A lid or straw may simply support the description, but replacement lids, straw packs, filters, or gift sets can need component or set review. Describe every included component.

What food-contact details should be captured?

Capture body material, lid and gasket material, capacity, and whether the item is a reusable drinking vessel. Destination food-contact documentation is separate from HS candidate review but should be prepared.

Should children bottles be reviewed separately?

Often yes. Children bottles may trigger safety, labeling, small-parts, and material rules. Keep adult and children SKUs separated in the catalog review.

Can I bulk-assign one candidate across bottle variants?

Only when variants share material, insulation, food-contact function, accessories, origin, and destination. Plastic and stainless variants or insulated and non-insulated variants should be reviewed separately.

When should I ask for professional review?

Ask for review when the material is unclear, the bottle is a multi-component set, the product is for children, or food-contact documentation is important for the destination market.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-02

Disclaimer

TariffCatalog provides candidate HS code suggestions, estimate-only calculators, and document drafts. Verify final classifications, duty rates, document requirements, and filing obligations with official sources, carriers, brokers, or destination authorities before filing or shipping.

Candidate headings on this page are preparation aids, not binding classifications. Final classification depends on exact product facts and the destination tariff rules in effect on the entry date.