500L Stainless Steel Water Storage Tank from Japan
A cylindrical stainless steel tank designed for storing potable water, with a capacity of 500 liters and no mechanical or thermal equipment. It falls under HTS 7309.00.00 as a reservoir of iron or steel exceeding 300 liters, suitable for liquids other than compressed or liquefied gas.
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
• Verify tank capacity exceeds 300L with manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification to smaller container headings
• Confirm no mechanical/thermal fittings are attached, as those shift to machinery chapters
• Provide material certificates proving iron/steel construction for customs valuation