20 Liter Steel Paint Can from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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