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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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