20 Liter Steel Paint Can from China
A cylindrical steel container with a friction-fit lid, capacity 20 liters, used for storing and transporting paints and coatings. It falls under HTS 7310.29.0065 as an iron or steel tank or can of less than 50 liters capacity, not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify exact capacity measurement under 50 liters to avoid reclassification to higher capacity subheadings
• Ensure containers are free of mechanical fittings like pumps; provide engineering specs if lined
• Label with material composition (iron/steel) and capacity for CBP verification