Industrial Aluminum Water Storage Tank from Japan
A large cylindrical aluminum tank designed for storing water in industrial facilities, with a capacity of 1000 liters. It is uninsulated and lacks any mechanical or thermal equipment, classifying it under HTS 7611.00.00 due to its aluminum construction and size exceeding 300 liters for liquid storage other than gases.
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
• Verify aluminum purity meets non-alloyed or alloyed definitions per chapter notes; obtain mill test certificates for material composition
• Ensure capacity documentation exceeds 300L to avoid reclassification
• Confirm no mechanical fittings are attached to prevent duty shifts