Aluminum Collapsible Tube for Toothpaste
A rigid or collapsible tubular container made of aluminum, typically 50-100ml capacity, used for packaging toothpaste and similar viscous products. It falls under HTS 7612.90.50.00 as an aluminum tubular container not exceeding 300 liters, without mechanical or thermal equipment. The seamless construction ensures product integrity and prevents leakage.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +75.0% | 75% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If capacity exceeds 300 liters
Containers over 300L capacity, even if similar design, classify under aluminum containers of 300L+ in 7613.
If fitted with mechanical dispenser
Addition of pumps or sprayers makes it a mechanical appliance fitting, moving to Chapter 83 stoppers and caps.
If imported as aluminum tube stock, not finished container
Unformed aluminum tube in coils or sheets is tubing material under Chapter 76, not a completed container.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify aluminum purity meets chapter definitions (non-alloyed or alloyed) via mill certificates to avoid reclassification
ā¢ Include detailed packaging specs and capacity measurements in commercial invoice to confirm <300L limit
ā¢ Ensure no mechanical sprayers or heaters are attached, as those shift to other headings; common pitfall is misdeclared dispensers
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