Tin Canister Lids
Press-fit tinplate lids for rectangular storage canisters, often for tea or tobacco. These are lids of base metal, classified under tariff item 8309.90.00 as other packing accessories.
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 lids 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
• Verify the lids are not considered parts of the canister, which would fall under a different heading
• If the lids have a plastic or rubber seal, ensure the base metal predominates by weight
• Provide a clear product description to the CBSA to facilitate classification
Related Products under Tariff item 8309.90.00
Aluminum Beverage Can Ends
Aluminum stay-on-tab ends for two-piece beverage cans, precision-formed to seal pressurized contents. These closures are made of base metal and function as caps or lids for cans, falling squarely under tariff item 8309.90.00 as other packing accessories of base metal.
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.
Brass Threaded Bungs for Barrels
Machined brass threaded bungs for wooden whiskey barrels and industrial drums. These are threaded bungs of base metal, explicitly included in the heading for stoppers, caps, and lids, and are classified under tariff item 8309.90.00 as other packing accessories.
Copper Pouring Spouts for Tequila Bottles
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Crown Cork Bottle Caps
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