Aluminum Rectangular Can for Sardines from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
50%
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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