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Stainless Steel Seals for Drum Bungs from Japan

Tamper-evident stainless steel wire seals with numbered tags for 55-gallon drum bungs. Falls under HTS 8309.90.00 as seals of base metal. Essential for hazmat transport security.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

UN/DOT certification for hazardous material seals

Sequential numbering schemes for traceability

Breaking strength test reports required