Galvanized Steel Paint Pail with Plastic Lid
A 1-gallon metal pail with a rust-resistant galvanized coating and a matching plastic lid, used for paints, stains, and small liquids. It is classified under tariff item 3926.90.99 because the plastic lid is an 'other' article of plastics, even though the pail itself is metal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pail and lid are imported together as a complete container
Metal containers of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters are classified under heading 7310.
If the plastic lid is imported separately for use as a closure
Stoppers, lids, and other closures of plastics are classified under heading 3923.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the plastic lid separately from the metal pail; the pail falls under Chapter 73 (articles of iron or steel)
• If the lid is imported with the pail as a set, the entire item may be classified under the metal pail's heading
• Verify the plastic lid's composition to ensure it meets Chapter 39 requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 3926.90.99
5-Gallon Heavy-Duty Plastic Bucket
A durable 5-gallon bucket made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, featuring a wire bail handle and molded grip ridge for secure stacking. It is classified under tariff item 3926.90.99 as an 'other' article of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included in Chapter 39, since it is a general-purpose container rather than a specialized item.
Anti-Drool Polypropylene Pacifier
A pacifier with a grooved shield designed to channel drool away from the baby's skin, molded from rigid polypropylene plastic. This article is a finished plastic product not covered by more specific headings in Chapter 39, and it falls under the residual tariff item 3926.90.99 as 'Other' articles of plastics.
BPA-Free Polyethylene Pacifier
A durable pacifier molded from BPA-free polyethylene plastic, lightweight and designed for extended use by infants. As a finished plastic article not specified elsewhere in Chapter 39, it is classified under the residual item 3926.90.99.
Contractor-Grade 10-Gallon Mop Bucket
A rugged 10-gallon polyethylene mop pail with a pour spout and color-coded sanitation zones, designed for commercial cleaning. It falls under tariff item 3926.90.99 as an 'other' plastic article because its primary function is containment, not a specialized machine part or household item.
Designer Brand Silicone Pacifier
A premium silicone pacifier from a fashion brand with custom shield engravings, designed for infant soothing. The engravings do not alter its essential character as a plastic pacifier, and it is classified under the residual item 3926.90.99.
Fashion Print Pacifier
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