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Collapsible Aluminum Ointment Tube

Aluminum tube that collapses for dispensing pharmaceutical ointments, typically 30-100ml capacity. HTS 7612.10.00.00 applies to these aluminum collapsible tubular containers without mechanical fittings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China2.4%+75.0%77.4%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico2.4%+50.0%52.4%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada2.4%+50.0%52.4%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany2.4%+50.0%52.4%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan2.4%+50.0%52.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3005.90.10Lower: 10% vs 77.4%

If imported filled with medicated ointment

Pharmaceutical preparations are principal under Chapter 30, with container incidental.

7616.99.51Lower: 37.5% vs 77.4%

If considered other aluminum articles

Non-tubular or non-collapsible aluminum items fall into 7616.99 'other' category.

3923.21.00Lower: 38% vs 77.4%

If plastic laminate exterior dominates

If plastic forms the primary structure, reclassified to plastic sachets/tubes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Comply with FDA import requirements for drug packaging; provide establishment registration if applicable

• Test for aluminum content to distinguish non-alloyed vs alloyed per subheading notes

• Avoid misdeclaring as rigid cans, which changes to 7612.90 and potentially different duties