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Industrial Powder Fiber Drums

Robust fiber drums from kraft paperboard for packaging dry powders like flour, chemicals, or pigments in bulk quantities. Fits HTS 4819.50.4020 definition of fiber drums as packing containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4819.40.00Same rate: 37.5%

If multiwall paper sacks/bags form

Flexible sack kraft paper classifies separately from rigid fiber drums.

4819.50Same rate: 37.5%

If plastic-coated or lined exceeding paper dominance

Coated paperboard containers shift if coating provides essential waterproofing.

7309.00.00Higher: 75% vs 37.5%

If steel-reinforced fiber drums

Metal components dominating structure move to Chapter 73 reservoirs/tanks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• For UN-rated drums, supply DOT/UN test certifications; non-rated may face scrutiny

• Confirm weight capacity and closure type in invoices to match 'drum' criteria

• Avoid declaring as 'bags' if rigid structure qualifies as drum/tube