200-Liter Closed Steel Barrel from Germany
A sealed 200-liter steel barrel with bung closures for containing paints, resins, or food-grade liquids. Classified under HTS 7310.10.00 as an iron/steel container of 50-300L capacity, not equipped with any mechanical handling.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lining specifications (epoxy, phenolic) in documentation if food-grade or chemical-resistant
• Confirm welding quality certificates to meet pressure testing standards for closed-head drums
• Avoid misclassification by excluding drums with tap fittings that could be seen as mechanical