What types of products are classified under HS-961700?

HS-961700 covers vacuum flasks and vessels that are insulated and come with cases, made from materials like stainless steel or plastic, but not glass.

Can I classify a glass vacuum flask under HS-961700?

No, glass vacuum flasks are classified under a different code, specifically HS-961600, which is for glass inners.

Are travel mugs included in HS-961700?

Yes, insulated travel mugs made from materials like metal or plastic fall under HS-961700.

What if my vacuum vessel doesn't have a case?

If your vacuum vessel lacks a case, it may not qualify for HS-961700 and could require a different classification.

How do I know if my product fits this HS code?

Check if your product is a vacuum vessel with insulation and a case, made from non-glass materials to determine if it fits HS-961700.

What are some examples of insulated food containers?

Examples include vacuum-sealed lunch boxes and insulated food jars, which are covered under HS-961700.

Is there a specific material requirement for HS-961700?

Yes, HS-961700 applies to vacuum vessels made from materials like plastic or metal, excluding glass inners.

Can I use HS-961700 for baby bottles?

Yes, insulated baby bottles that are vacuum-sealed and come with cases can be classified under HS-961700.

HS-6 · Subheading

961700

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

Heading 9617 — Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners

Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Plain-language overview

Use HS-6 961700 when importing or exporting vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels that come with cases, excluding those with glass inners. For instance, a shipment of stainless steel thermos bottles would fall under this code.

This code specifically covers vacuum vessels designed to maintain temperature, including insulated containers made from materials like stainless steel or plastic. In contrast, HS-6 961600 applies to glass vacuum vessels, which are not included here.

When classifying products, consider whether your vacuum vessel includes a case and the material composition. If it’s a plastic or metal vacuum flask, 961700 is the right choice, while glass inners would require a different classification.

Common examples include travel mugs, insulated food containers, and thermos bottles. If you have a product that is a vacuum-sealed container but lacks a case, it may require a different HS code.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-6 subheading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

vacuum flasks · insulated containers · thermos bottles · vacuum vessels · non-glass inners · travel mugs · food containers · metal vacuum bottles · thermal carafes · portable vacuum vessels · baby bottles · vacuum-sealed lunch boxes

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Stainless steel thermos flasks with plastic cases
Insulated travel mugs made from aluminum
Plastic vacuum food containers with lids
Metal vacuum bottles for beverages
Thermal carafes designed for coffee or tea
Vacuum-sealed lunch boxes made of durable materials
Portable vacuum vessels for camping
Insulated baby bottles with protective cases

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What materials are included in HS-961700?
How to determine the right HS code for vacuum vessels?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products are classified under HS-961700?: HS-961700 covers vacuum flasks and vessels that are insulated and come with cases, made from materials like stainless steel or plastic, but not glass.
Can I classify a glass vacuum flask under HS-961700?: No, glass vacuum flasks are classified under a different code, specifically HS-961600, which is for glass inners.
Are travel mugs included in HS-961700?: Yes, insulated travel mugs made from materials like metal or plastic fall under HS-961700.
What if my vacuum vessel doesn't have a case?: If your vacuum vessel lacks a case, it may not qualify for HS-961700 and could require a different classification.
How do I know if my product fits this HS code?: Check if your product is a vacuum vessel with insulation and a case, made from non-glass materials to determine if it fits HS-961700.
What are some examples of insulated food containers?: Examples include vacuum-sealed lunch boxes and insulated food jars, which are covered under HS-961700.
Is there a specific material requirement for HS-961700?: Yes, HS-961700 applies to vacuum vessels made from materials like plastic or metal, excluding glass inners.
Can I use HS-961700 for baby bottles?: Yes, insulated baby bottles that are vacuum-sealed and come with cases can be classified under HS-961700.

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HS-4 9617 Chapter 96

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