Steel Crown Cork for Beer Bottles

A crimped steel cap with a cork or plastic liner used to seal beer and soda bottles. Classified under HTS 8309.90.0085 as crown corks, explicitly listed in the heading for base metal bottle closures. Provides tamper-evident sealing for carbonated beverages.

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.

7310.21.00Lower: 35% vs 37.6%

If imported as tank bungs rather than bottle crowns

Threaded bungs for larger containers fall under base metal casks and barrels.

8309.90.00Same rate: 37.6%

If used on beverage cans

Beverage can closures with tabs are statistically tracked separately per notes.

7323.93.00Lower: 12% vs 37.6%

If for household kitchen use as individual items

Table, kitchen articles of steel shift if not purely packing accessories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure crowns meet pressure resistance standards for carbonated drinks; test samples upon arrival

β€’ Label shipments clearly as 'crown corks' to match HTS description and avoid customs delays

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