Container seal Hs Code

Container seal harmonized system code

Product Overview Container seals classified under HS Code 830990 refer to security seals designed specifically for securing shipping containers and cargo units during transit. These seals are manufactured from durable materials such as high-tensile steel, aluminum, or reinforced plastics, with dimensions typically ranging from 200 to 300 mm in length and designed to withstand tampering, environmental exposure, and mechanical stress. The product range under this classification includes bolt seals, cable seals, plastic pull-tight seals, and metal strap seals, each processed to meet stringent quality standards including corrosion resistance and tensile strength, often verified through ISO 17712 compliance. Primarily utilized in international logistics, these seals serve critical roles in food service, retail, and processing industries by ensuring cargo integrity and preventing unauthorized access. Their value proposition lies in enhancing supply chain security and regulatory compliance, thereby reducing cargo theft risks and facilitating streamlined customs inspections. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications Under the Harmonized System, container seals fall within Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous Articles of Base Metal), Heading 8309 (Stoppers, Caps, and Other Closures), and are specifically classified under Subheading 830990, which encompasses other fittings and similar articles of base metal not elsewhere specified. This classification is based on the product’s functional role as a closure device securing containers, distinct from packaging seals or labels. Trade considerations for these seals include standardized packaging in bulk quantities (e.g., cartons of 100 to 1,000 units), preservation methods to prevent corrosion (such as zinc plating or powder coating), and compliance with international shipping protocols including ISO 17712 certification to meet Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) requirements. Quality standards emphasize measurable attributes such as minimum breaking strength (commonly exceeding 1000 kg for bolt seals), tamper-evident features, and traceability markings to ensure authenticity and facilitate customs verification, supporting adherence to WTO trade facilitation agreements and customs documentation accuracy.

Container seal Chapter Note

1.- For the purposes of this Chapter, parts of base metal are to be classified with their parent articles. However, articles of iron or steel of heading 73.12, 73.15, 73.17, 73.18 or 73.20, or similar articles of other base metal (Chapters 74 to 76 and 78 to 81) are not to be taken as parts of articles of this Chapter. 2.- For the purposes of heading 83.02, the word “castors” means those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tyres) not exceeding 75 mm, or those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tyres) exceeding 75 mm provided that the width of the wheel or tyre fitted thereto is less than 30 mm.