Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal

HS v2022 Code: 8309

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
83	09	n/a

Code	8309
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	83

Ancestor Codes: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal

This Code: Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal

Child Codes: Stoppers; caps and lids, of base metal; Stoppers; corks, of base metal

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal; Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal; Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal; Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405; Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying

About stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal

HS code 8309 covers a diverse range of metal packaging accessories, including stoppers, caps, lids, and seals used across various industries. These products play a crucial role in the safe and secure packaging of goods, ensuring the protection and preservation of contents during transportation and storage. As a vital component of the global supply chain, the 8309 industry is integral to the efficient movement of goods and the overall functioning of the import/export economy.

Production process

The production of 8309 packaging accessories typically involves metal stamping, pressing, and molding techniques. Manufacturers may utilize automated machinery to mass-produce standardized components, such as crown corks and screw caps, ensuring consistent quality and high output. For more specialized items, such as custom-designed seals or bespoke closures, manual assembly and finishing processes may be employed to meet specific customer requirements.

Production inputs

The 8309 industry relies on a range of raw materials, including various base metals (e.g., steel, aluminum, brass), as well as specialized coatings and finishes to enhance the durability and aesthetic appeal of the final products. Additionally, manufacturers may require specialized machinery, such as stamping presses, molding equipment, and packaging lines, to efficiently produce and assemble the diverse range of packaging accessories.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 8309 industry are the metal packaging accessories themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 2009 Fruit juices and vegetable juices, 2201 Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavored; ice and snow, 2202 Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading 2009, and 2203 Beer made from malt, among others. These industries rely on the 8309 products to ensure the safe and secure packaging of their goods, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of the global supply chain.

Family tree for stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/83'>83: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8309'>8309: Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8301'>8301: Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8302'>8302: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8303'>8303: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8304'>8304: Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and the like, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8305'>8305: Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8306'>8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8307'>8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8308'>8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing &amp; accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8310'>8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8311'>8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying</a>"]

    B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830910'>830910: Stoppers; corks, of base metal</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830990'>830990: Stoppers; caps and lids, of base metal</a>"]


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