Industrial Powder Fiber Drums from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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