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Crown Cork Bottle Caps

Traditional crimped steel crown corks with PVC liners for beer and soda bottles. Classified under HTS 8309.90.00 as crown corks, explicitly mentioned in the heading for base metal bottle closures. Provides airtight seal for carbonated beverages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+37.5%40.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7310.29.00Higher: 75% vs 40.1%

If imported as plain steel discs without crimping features

Lacking crown cork design, they may classify as other steel tanks or containers.

3923.50.00Higher: 42.8% vs 40.1%

If plastic-coated exceeding base metal value

Predominantly plastic construction shifts to Chapter 39 articles.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide FDA prior notice and food contact substance notifications for liners

• Declare exact coating materials to avoid duties under chemical headings

• Bulk shipments require precise count declarations to match statistical reporting