HS Code 9617Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners
1 six-digit code · Heading 17 of 20 in Chapter 96 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 9617 is the customs heading for vacuum flasks, often called thermos flasks, and other vacuum vessels sold with their cases. This page explains what fits, what does not, and how to pick the right code.
Heading 9617does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners” classify at the single six-digit code 961700. The heading is number 17 of 20 in Chapter 96, Miscellaneous manufactured articles, which runs to 49 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 9617
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 961700 | Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners |
What HS code 9617 covers
A vacuum vessel has two walls with the air removed from the gap between them. The gap slows heat moving in or out, so a drink stays hot or cold for longer. Shops call these goods thermos flasks or insulated flasks. In India the same heading is often written as HSN code 9617.
Two groups of goods fit here. The first is the complete flask or vessel, sold with its case. The second is a part of such a flask or vessel. There is one exception. The wording says parts "other than glass inners", so a glass inner on its own does not belong here.
- In: vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases
- In: parts of these goods, other than glass inners
- Out: glass inners shipped on their own
Code 961700 and national tariff lines
The first six digits of a customs code are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System. Many countries then add two or four more digits for their own tariff and statistics. These longer lines split 961700 in different ways. A longer code from one country may not match a longer code from another.
Duty and tax rates also depend on the country, so they are not listed here. Before you ship, read the national tariff of the country you ship to. The HS code classifier can help you narrow down your goods first.
How to classify vacuum flasks and parts correctly
Tariff classification starts with the goods in front of you. Ask a few plain questions and read the heading wording closely.
A wrong code can lead to questions from customs. It can also hide your goods from anyone who searches trade data by code.
- Is it a vacuum flask or vacuum vessel? If yes, this is the heading to check.
- Does it come complete with a case? Complete goods and their parts both sit here.
- Is it only a part? Parts fit, but a glass inner on its own is left out by the wording.
- Is it really something else? Heading 9605 covers travel sets for toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning. Heading 9613 covers lighters. Heading 9616 covers scent sprays and powder-puffs. Heading 9618 covers tailors' dummies and shop window displays. A vacuum flask matches none of these.
Who imports vacuum flasks under HS 9617, and where the data comes from
Customs offices record each shipment that crosses a border. These records show who sent the goods, who received them, and what was in the box. Filter them by this heading and you see importers and exporters of vacuum flasks in the markets you care about. Open the live records on EximDataX to look at them.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Related
Nearby headings in Chapter 96
- 9608Pens; ball-point, felt tipped, other porous tipped pens; fountain pens…8 codes
- 9609Pencils (not of heading no. 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing…3 codes
- 9610Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed1 code
- 9611Stamps; date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for…1 code
- 9612Typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prepared for giving…2 codes
- 9613Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or…4 codes
- 9614Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and…1 code
- 9615Combs, hair-slides and similar; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips and…3 codes
- 9616Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays and mounts and heads therefor…2 codes
- 9618Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays…1 code
- 9619Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and…1 code
- 9620Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles1 code
Who ships under 9617?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, chapters 94–96.
HS Code 9617: common questions
What is the HS code for vacuum flasks?
Use code 961700. It is the only six-digit code under this heading, and it includes vacuum flasks sold with their cases.
Does HS 9617 include vacuum flask parts?
Yes. The wording covers parts of vacuum flasks and vessels, except glass inners.
Are glass inners classified under 9617?
No. The wording says "other than glass inners", so they are left out. Check your national tariff or the HS code classifier to find where a glass inner belongs.
Is the HS code for vacuum flasks the same in every country?
The first six digits, 961700, are shared by all countries that use the Harmonized System. Each country may add its own longer lines after them, so check the national tariff.
Does the same code apply to a thermos-style flask?
Yes, if it is a vacuum flask or vessel, with its case or as a part. Brand or trade names do not change the code.
How can I find importers and exporters of vacuum flasks?
Search customs shipment records by this heading's code. The live records show the buyers and suppliers behind each shipment.
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