Aluminum Artist Watercolor Tube
Narrow aluminum tube (under 20L capacity) with screw cap for storing watercolor paints, collapsible design for full dispensing. Classified in HTS 7612.90.1060 for small aluminum tubular containers not for gas, possibly lined internally. Excludes any thermal or mechanical features.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported filled with set colors in tubes
Pre-filled artists' colors in aluminum tubes are classified by content under Chapter 32, not the container.
If capacity >300 liters
Containers exceeding 300L capacity fall under other aluminum container headings.
If part of a filling/dispensing machine set
When imported as components of industrial filling machinery, classification shifts to parts of Chapter 84.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document exact internal volume <20L with engineering drawings; inspections often flag capacity errors
• Confirm no alloy exceeding Chapter 76 limits without declaration; use spectrographic analysis reports
• For art supplies, ensure non-toxic lining certification to prevent REACH or Prop 65 issues
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