Brass Lip Balm Tin from Canada
Small hinged brass tin for solid lip balm or ointment, pocket-portable for personal use. Classified HTS 7419.80.1500 as copper-zinc personal container. Airtight seal preserves contents during carry.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
53%
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
• Distinguish empty containers from filled cosmetics; empty tins stay in Chapter 74
• Ensure FDA compliance if residual balm traces present during import
• Declare capacity <50ml to avoid larger container classifications