Galvanized Steel Rainwater Harvesting Tank from Japan
A galvanized steel tank for collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops, capacity 2000 liters, suitable for residential or farm use. Classified in HTS 7309.00.00.90 for steel reservoirs over 300 liters without mechanical or thermal fittings. Features corrosion-resistant coating but no insulation or pumps.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include galvanization certification to prove steel base material and avoid plastic tank confusion
• Document exact capacity via blueprints; under 300L shifts to 7308
• Label as 'not for compressed gas' to prevent Chapter 73 gas container misrouting