Steel Tamper-Evident Bottle Bands from Japan
Breakable steel bands that encircle bottle necks over caps, indicating tampering. Classified as steel seals under HTS 8309.90.0080 for base metal packing accessories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) 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
• Demonstrate breakaway feature with photos; not to be confused with shrink bands
• FDA registration if for pharmaceuticals; food contact notifications
• Ship in protective packaging to prevent damage affecting seal function