20 lb Propane Tank from Mexico
A steel cylinder designed to hold 20 pounds of liquefied propane gas under pressure, commonly used for outdoor grills and heaters. It falls under HTS 7311.00.00 as a container specifically for compressed or liquefied gas made of steel. Features include a valve for safe filling and dispensing.
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 DOT (Department of Transportation) certification markings on tanks for transport compliance
• Obtain proper dangerous goods documentation like MSDS and ensure valves meet UN standards
• Avoid common pitfalls by pressure-testing tanks before shipment to prevent leaks