Cardboard Fiber Shipping Drums from Germany
Cylindrical fiber drums made from wound paperboard layers, used for shipping chemicals, powders, and industrial materials. They fall under HTS 4819.50.4020 as fiber drums, a type of packing container designed for bulk transport and storage.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify drum construction meets UN certification if hazardous materials are involved; include test reports in documentation
• Label with accurate fiber composition and capacity to comply with HTS specificity; common pitfall is confusing with plastic-lined versions
• Obtain supplier specs confirming paperboard-only construction to avoid reclassification as composite goods