Aluminum Screw Cap for Wine Bottles

A threaded aluminum screw cap designed for sealing wine bottles, featuring a liner for airtight closure. It falls under HTS 8309.90.0025 as an other aluminum packing accessory for bottles, distinct from crown corks. Used widely in the wine industry for tamper-evident sealing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.6%+35.0%37.6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.6%+10.0%12.6%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.6%+10.0%12.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

7616.10Lower: 16% vs 37.6%

If imported in bulk as semi-manufactured forms

Aluminum articles not specifically shaped for bottle closure fall under Chapter 76 as other aluminum products.

3923.50.00Higher: 40.3% vs 37.6%

If primarily plastic with aluminum foil overlay

Closures of plastics take precedence over base metal components per material composition rules.

8309.90.00Same rate: 37.6%

If made of steel or other base metal

Heading 8309 differentiates by base metal type; non-aluminum metals classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify aluminum purity and lining material to confirm classification under 8309.90.0025; plastic-lined caps may shift to Chapter 39

β€’ Include detailed packaging specs and end-use declaration to avoid misclassification as closures for general containers

β€’ Ensure tamper-evident features are documented, as they distinguish from simple lids