55-Gallon Steel Drum from Japan
A standard 55-gallon open-top steel drum used for storing and transporting industrial liquids like chemicals and oils. It falls under HTS 7310.10.00 due to its 208-liter capacity made of welded steel sheet, exceeding 50 liters but under 300 liters, 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 exact capacity measurement in liters for correct subheading; over 300L shifts to 7310.29
• Ensure UN/DOT certification markings for hazardous material transport compliance
• Provide material test certificates confirming carbon steel construction without linings if unlined