Nickel-Plated Bung Covers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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