Galvanized Steel Paint Pail with Plastic Lid from Germany
A 1-gallon metal pail with rust-resistant galvanized coating and matching plastic lid, used for paints, stains, and small liquids. Falls under HTS 3926.90.10.00 as 'articles of other materials of headings 3901-3914' due to the predominant plastic lid component integral to the pail function. The hierarchy prioritizes plastic elements in such hybrid 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
• Document plastic content percentage (must reference headings 3901-3914 polymers) and note hybrid construction on commercial invoice
• Obtain material safety data sheets (MSDS) for both metal and plastic to comply with REACH-like regulations and avoid chemical subheading shifts