Cardboard Fiber Shipping Drums from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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 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