5-Gallon Heavy-Duty Plastic Bucket from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

13.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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