Heavy-Duty Polyethylene 5-Gallon Bucket from Japan
A durable polyethylene bucket with a capacity of 19 liters (5 gallons), featuring a wire bail handle and optional snap-on lid, designed for industrial paint storage and transport. It falls under HTS 3923.90.0014 as a plastic bucket for packing goods within the specified capacity range of 11.36 to 22.71 liters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify exact capacity measurement in liters to confirm it falls between 11.36 and 22.71 liters; slight variations can shift classification
• Include material composition certificates proving polyethylene construction to avoid reclassification under other plastic articles
• Ensure lids are not permanently attached if classified with closures, as separate import may require different HTS