Collapsible Aluminum Ointment Tube from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(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