Tinplate Tea Canister from Germany
An airtight cylindrical container made from tinplate used for storing loose tea leaves in the kitchen. It falls under HTS 7323.99.50 as a household article of tinplate, which is steel sheet coated with tin for corrosion resistance and food safety.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify tinplate composition via mill test certificate to confirm HTS 7323.99.50 over other steel articles
• Ensure food-grade certification and labeling for household use to meet FDA import requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'plastic lined' which may shift to 7323.99.90