Metal Screw Cap for Wine Bottles
A threaded aluminum screw cap designed for sealing wine bottles, featuring a liner for airtight closure. It falls under HTS 8309.90.00 as a screw cap, a type of packing accessory for bottles made of base metal. Used widely in the wine industry for tamper-evident sealing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made predominantly of aluminum
Aluminum articles not specifically provided for elsewhere may shift to Chapter 76 if lacking bottle-specific threading.
If imported in bulk without liners
Plain steel caps resembling other small metal articles could be classified under general steel products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify base metal composition (e.g
• steel or aluminum) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed packaging specs and end-use declarations to prevent misclassification as plastic components
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain aluminum caps from specific countries
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Pewter alloy pourers with rubber corks for liquor bottles, decorative and functional. HTS 8309.90.00 covers pouring stoppers of base metal alloys. Barware essential.
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.
Aluminum Tamper-Evident Bottle Caps
Pilfer-proof aluminum caps with breakaway bands for pharmaceutical and liquor bottles. HTS 8309.90.00 covers these as seals and packing accessories of base metal. Ensures product integrity during transport.
Steel Pouring Stoppers for Oil Bottles
Base metal pouring spouts with threaded fittings for cooking oil bottles, allowing controlled dispensing. Falls under HTS 8309.90.00 as pouring stoppers of base metal. Common in kitchen packaging.
Tinplate Jar Lids with Twist-Off Bands
Tin-coated steel lids for glass jars, featuring twist-off vacuum seal bands for preserves. HTS 8309.90.00 includes these as caps and lids of base metal. Ideal for food preservation packaging.
Brass Threaded Bungs for Barrels
Machined brass bungs with coarse threads for wooden whiskey barrels and industrial drums. Covered by HTS 8309.90.00 as threaded bungs of base metal. Used in distillery and chemical storage.