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Reconditioned US Steel Shipping Drums from Germany

Heavy-duty steel drums originally produced in the United States, previously imported with chemicals, duty paid, and now reimported empty after domestic cleaning. Qualifies under HTS 9803.00.50 as foreign-imported substantial containers with prior duty payment. Designed for hazardous materials transport with UN certification.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Retain prior entry documents showing duty payment; ensure drums meet UN/DOT specifications; provide cleaning certificates to verify empty/compliant condition