HS Code 990218
Vacuum coffee servers
Official description: Vacuum coffee servers, each with lining of stainless steel, a plastic exterior, top carrying handle, see-through contents window and a brew-through lid; the foregoing with a capacity over 2 liters (provided for in subheading 9617.00.40)
Also searched as: vacuum coffee server, insulated coffee carafe, thermal coffee dispenser, stainless steel airpot
Classification
How 990218 breaks down
Special classification provisions
Vacuum coffee servers, each with lining of stainless steel, a plastic exterior, top carrying handle, see-through contents window and a brew-through lid; the foregoing with a capacity over 2 liters (provided for in subheading 9617.00.40)
Vacuum coffee servers, each with lining of stainless steel, a plastic exterior, top carrying handle, see-through contents window and a brew-through lid; the foregoing with a capacity over 2 liters (provided for in subheading 9617.00.40)
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 990218?
Buyers sourcing vacuum coffee servers from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 990218 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 990218
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 990218 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 9902
Other HS codes under 9902
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Vacuum coffee servers, each with lining of stainless steel, a plastic exterior, top carrying handle, see-through contents window and a brew-through lid; the foregoing with a capacity over 2 liters (provided for in subheading 9617.00.40)". If 990218 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 990218: common questions
What is HS code 990218?
HS code 990218 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Vacuum coffee servers, each with lining of stainless steel, a plastic exterior, top carrying handle, see-through contents window and a brew-through lid; the foregoing with a capacity over 2 liters (provided for in subheading 9617.00.40)". The first two digits (99) are the chapter — Special classification provisions — and digits 3-4 (9902) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 990218?
Common products classified under 990218 include vacuum coffee server, insulated coffee carafe, thermal coffee dispenser, stainless steel airpot and similar items matching vacuum coffee servers. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 990218?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 990218 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (990218) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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