Nickel-Plated Bung Covers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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