Aluminum Collapsible Paint Tube from Japan
A small, rigid tubular container made of aluminum, capacity under 20 liters, used for packaging oil-based paints and collapsed upon dispensing. It falls under HTS 7612.90.1060 as an aluminum tubular container not exceeding 20 liters, without mechanical or thermal equipment. Linings may be present for material compatibility.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
55.7%
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify aluminum purity meets chapter definitions (alloyed or unalloyed) via mill certificates to avoid misclassification
• Provide detailed capacity measurements and confirm no mechanical fittings; common pitfall is overlooking heat insulation declarations
• Label for end-use (paint/cosmetics) and ensure FDA compliance if for food/cosmetic contact