Aluminum Pharmaceutical Ointment Tube from Canada
Collapsible aluminum tube under 20L for medicinal ointments, with protective internal coating. Fits HTS 7612.90.1060 as a small non-gas aluminum container, rigid or collapsible tubular type, no equipment fitted.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Comply with USP/EP standards for pharma-grade aluminum; provide lot traceability docs
• Avoid classification errors by specifying 'empty tube' on invoices if not filled
• Inspect for heat insulation – even minor adds risk reclassification