Reconditioned US Steel Shipping Drums from Japan
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 — 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
• Retain prior entry documents showing duty payment; ensure drums meet UN/DOT specifications; provide cleaning certificates to verify empty/compliant condition