Steel Crown Cork for Beer Bottles from China
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.
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
• Ensure crowns meet pressure resistance standards for carbonated drinks; test samples upon arrival
• Label shipments clearly as 'crown corks' to match HTS description and avoid customs delays