Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask Outer Shell

This is the outer stainless steel casing for vacuum flasks, designed to encase the vacuum insulation and glass inner. It falls under HTS 9617.00.60.00 as a part of vacuum vessels, excluding the glass inner, providing durability and thermal protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.2%+10.0%17.2%
🇲🇽Mexico7.2%+10.0%17.2%
🇨🇦Canada7.2%+10.0%17.2%
🇩🇪Germany7.2%+10.0%17.2%
🇯🇵Japan7.2%+10.0%17.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7323.93.00Lower: 12% vs 17.2%

If imported as household stainless steel hollowware without vacuum vessel specification

Lacks specific design for vacuum insulation, classifying as general stainless steel table, kitchen or household articles.

8419.90.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.2%

If for parts of machinery with heat exchange functions

If designed for industrial heat exchangers rather than consumer vacuum vessels, it shifts to machinery parts.

3923.10.90.00Higher: 38% vs 17.2%

If made primarily of plastic instead of metal

Material composition changes heading to plastic articles for transport or packing of goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify material composition (e.g

stainless steel grade) to confirm classification and ensure food-grade certification for safety compliance

Provide detailed blueprints or diagrams showing compatibility with vacuum flasks to avoid misclassification as finished goods

Check for anti-dumping duties on stainless steel components from certain origins and maintain records of part-specific invoicing