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.

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.

7616.10Lower: 16% vs 37.6%

If made predominantly of aluminum

Aluminum articles not specifically provided for elsewhere may shift to Chapter 76 if lacking bottle-specific threading.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 37.6%

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

β€’ Verify base metal composition (e.g

β€’ steel or aluminum) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification

β€’ Include detailed packaging specs and end-use declarations to prevent misclassification as plastic components

β€’ Check for anti-dumping duties on certain aluminum caps from specific countries