Aluminum Plating Bath Reservoir from Japan
A heat-insulated aluminum reservoir holding over 300 liters of electroplating solutions for industrial metal finishing processes. HTS 7611.00.00.90 applies as it lacks mechanical or thermal equipment despite insulation, designed purely for liquid containment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document insulation as non-thermal equipment (passive only) to maintain classification
• Test aluminum alloy content to ensure predominance per subheading note (b)
• Prepare for EPA compliance docs if chemicals residue present during import inspection