5-Gallon Heavy-Duty Plastic Bucket from Germany
A durable 5-gallon bucket made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, featuring a wire bail handle and molded grip ridge for secure stacking. Classified under HTS 3926.90.10.00 as it is explicitly a plastic bucket designed for storage, construction, or cleaning uses. The simple molded construction without specialized fittings keeps it in this subheading for pails.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the bucket capacity and material composition (e.g
• HDPE >95% per polymer notes) via lab testing to confirm HTS 3926.90.10.00 classification
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'buckets/pails' and dimensions; avoid describing as 'containers' to prevent misclassification