Aluminum SCUBA Diving Tank from Japan
An aluminum cylinder used for compressed breathing air in scuba diving, suitable for transport and reuse during diver training or rental operations. Classified under 9813.00.45 as an empty or filled compressed gas container designed for repeated shipping and use.
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
• Include hydrostatic test certificates and DOT/UN approval markings to prove compliance with safety standards
• Document prior use in rental operations to establish reusability for transportation purposes
• Ensure tanks are valve-equipped and suitable for repeated filling/emptying cycles