Industrial Rubber IBC Collapsible Container
A large collapsible rubber tote with a valve closure, designed for bulk liquid transport and marketing. Constructed of vulcanized rubber, it serves as a durable, reusable container for industrial liquids, falling under tariff item 4016.99.90 as other articles of vulcanized rubber not elsewhere specified.
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 container is made primarily of plastics rather than rubber
Plastic containers for goods fall under heading 39.23, not Chapter 40.
If the container is for use in the manufacture of specified medical or pharmaceutical products
Specific rubber containers for vaccine or serum manufacture are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the container is classified as a rubber article, not a plastic one, by confirming the material composition
• Verify that the valve and fittings do not trigger classification under a different heading
• Keep commercial invoices detailing the rubber content and capacity for CBSA inspection
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