Steel Crown Cork for Beer Bottles from Germany
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 — 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
• 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