Aluminum Tamper-Evid ent Band for Bottle Necks from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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