Aluminum Tamper-Evid ent Band for Bottle Necks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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