Steel Tight-Head 55L Drum from Germany
A 55-liter tight-head steel drum designed for pharmaceuticals or adhesives, fully sealed without removable top. It qualifies for HTS 7310.10.0015 as an empty steel container of 50+ liters capacity, unlined unless specified.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Document manufacturing standards like UN 1A1 for hazmat drums to expedite clearance
• Specify if lined (e.g
• epoxy); lined drums may require additional chemical resistance proof
• Check for heat insulation; insulated versions could reclassify under other notes