Stainless Steel Water Storage Tank from China
A large cylindrical stainless steel tank designed for storing potable water in commercial or industrial settings, with a capacity of 1000 liters. It falls under HTS 7309.00.00.90 as a reservoir of iron or steel exceeding 300 liters, not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment. The tank may include basic fittings but no pumps or heaters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify tank capacity exceeds 300 liters with manufacturer specs to confirm classification under 7309
• Provide material certificates proving iron or steel construction; avoid misclassification as plastic under Chapter 39
• Ensure no mechanical equipment like pumps is installed, or it may shift to 8413/8414