Nickel-Plated Bung Covers from Germany
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.
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
• Declare nickel plating percentage for metal content duties
• Cleanliness certifications for food/pharma use
• Thread protection during shipping prevents damage claims