Steel Brine Storage Vat from Japan
Large steel vat for holding brine solutions in food processing or de-icing salt production, 2500 liters. HTS 7309.00.00.90 applies to this uninsulated, unequipped steel container over 300 liters for liquid materials.
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
• Food-contact steel needs 3-A or equivalent sanitary certs
• Capacity proof via calibration certs essential
• Avoid classifying as 'vat for mechanical equipment' if standalone