Aluminum Cosmetic Cream Tube from Japan
Small-capacity (≤20L) seamless aluminum tube for face creams, featuring internal lacquer lining for protection. HTS 7612.90.1060 applies to such rigid tubular containers without mechanical/thermal equipment. Common in beauty product packaging.
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 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
• Obtain cosmetic-specific lining certificates (e.g
• epoxy-free) for FDA/EU compliance
• Declare exact dimensions to confirm <20L; pitfall is mismeasuring total vs usable capacity
• Batch-test for aluminum content to distinguish alloyed vs non-alloyed per subheading notes