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Nickel-Plated Bung Covers

Protective nickel-plated steel covers for barrel bungs, preventing contamination. Classified under HTS 8309.90.00 as bung covers of base metal. Common in pharmaceutical and food-grade barrels.

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.

7508.90.50Lower: 28% vs 40.1%

If nickel predominates

Other nickel articles shift from base metal closures.

7309.00.00Higher: 75% vs 40.1%

If for large steel barrel sets

Complete steel reservoirs with closures classify differently.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Declare nickel plating percentage for metal content duties

• Cleanliness certifications for food/pharma use

• Thread protection during shipping prevents damage claims