Aluminum Tamper-Evid ent Band for Bottle Necks from China
A roll-on aluminum band that breaks upon opening, applied to bottle necks. Under HTS 8309.90.0085 as seals, base metal packing accessories indicating tampering. Common on pharmaceuticals and spirits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include application machinery specs if imported with bands for assembly
• Meet DSCSA serialization rules for pharma; declare band function clearly
• Avoid 'foil' declaration—customs classifies as seals