Aluminum Rectangular Can for Sardines from China
Small rectangular aluminum can, 125g capacity (~0.15L), for canned fish like sardines, with easy-open lid. Under HTS 7612.90.50.00 as aluminum cans for any material (post-filling), under 300L, no equipment. Lightweight alternative to steel tins.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.85.0750%Except as provided in headings 9903.85.09, 9903.85.68 or 9903.85.70, derivative aluminum products, provided for in the tariff provisions enumerated in subdivision (j) of note 19 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Specify 'empty can' status; filled fish imports classify under Chapter 16 prepared foods
• Wall thickness <0.2mm may risk foil scrutiny under 7607—document as 'can stock'
• Batch code for traceability; food-grade aluminum requires purity certification