55-Gallon Steel Drum from Japan
A standard 55-gallon open-top steel drum used for shipping liquids and solids like chemicals or food products. It falls under HTS 7310.10.0015 as an empty steel barrel with capacity over 50 liters but not exceeding 300 liters, made of iron or steel without mechanical equipment.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify drum capacity is between 50-300L and confirm steel construction via material certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure UN/DOT certification for hazardous material transport if lined or intended for chemicals
• Provide detailed specs on lining/insulation; heat-insulated drums may shift to other subheadings