Aluminum Tamper-Evident Bottle Caps
Aluminum tamper-evident caps with breakaway bands for pharmaceutical and liquor bottles. These caps are seals and packing accessories of base metal, providing security and integrity during transport, and are classified under tariff item 8309.90.00 as other closures.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the caps are made entirely of plastics
Plastic closures are classified in Chapter 39, not in the base metal section.
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
• Confirm the caps are not considered parts of the bottle itself, which would fall under a different heading
• If the caps have plastic liners, ensure the base metal component predominates by weight for classification
• Declare the intended use (e.g
• pharmaceutical) to avoid scrutiny from the CBSA
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