Heading 9617

HTS code 9617 — Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners

Chapter
96 — Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Tariff lines
4
General duty
General duty rates from 6.9% to 7.2%

Tariff lines under heading 9617

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
9617.00.1000Having a capacity not exceeding 1 liter (Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners > Vessels)7.2%No.
9617.00.3000Having a capacity exceeding 1 liter but not exceeding 2 liters (Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners > Vessels)6.9%No.
9617.00.4000Having a capacity exceeding 2 liters (Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners > Vessels)6.9%No.
9617.00.6000Parts (Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners)7.2%No.

Documents required to import under 9617

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional

    Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species

    Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port

Common questions

What is HTS code 9617?
HTS heading 9617 covers vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners. It sits in Chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 4 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9617?
General duty rates from 6.9% to 7.2%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 9617 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 96