Collapsible Aluminum Ointment Tube from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
77.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.85.0750%Except as provided in headings 9903.85.09, 9903.85.68 or 9903.85.70, derivative aluminum products, provided for in the tariff provisions enumerated in subdivision (j) of note 19 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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