Tin Tea Caddy

A small airtight storage canister made from pure tin sheet, designed for household use to preserve loose tea leaves. It falls under HTS 8007.00.10 as an article of tin for kitchen storage, not coated with precious metal, and not specified elsewhere in chapter 80. The simple hinged lid and embossed decoration make it suitable for table or pantry organization.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.1%+35.0%37.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.1%+10.0%12.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.1%+10.0%12.1%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8306.29.00.00Lower: 10% vs 37.1%

If primarily ornamental or decorative rather than functional

Decorative tin articles like ornamental boxes fall under heading 8306 for statuettes and ornaments, not household utility wares.

8007.00.50Lower: 27.8% vs 37.1%

If for sanitary or toilet use, like soap dishes

Toilet and sanitary wares have a separate subheading 8007.00.50, distinguished from general kitchen/table items.

7615Lower: 13.8% vs 37.1%

If made of tin-plated steel instead of tin

Tin-plated iron/steel articles shift to chapter 76, as the base metal determines classification over thin tin coating.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify tin content meets chapter definitions (99% pure or tin-predominant alloy) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification

β€’ Label as household kitchenware; provide use evidence if audited, as decorative tins risk shifting to 8306

β€’ Ensure no precious metal plating; declare surface treatments accurately to prevent duty adjustments