Brass Lip Balm Tin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
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
• 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