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HS HEADING 7612

Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not

In plain English

This heading covers aluminium containers such as casks, drums, cans, and boxes designed for holding materials other than compressed or liquefied gases, with a capacity of 300 litres or less. These items may be lined or heat-insulated, but they must not contain mechanical or thermal equipment. One category specifically includes collapsible tubular containers for any material, while the other covers similar rigid containers like casks and boxes that also lack mechanical or thermal fittings.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7612.10

Aluminium; collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment

7612.90

Aluminium; casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment

Chapter 76 classification notes

US Section 232 tariffs (10%) apply to most aluminium imports. Anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium extrusions in US and EU. Recycled/secondary aluminium classified differently from primary.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Aluminium alloys with specific compositions may classify differently. Articles made predominantly of aluminium but with other metal components — classify by the predominant metal.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 76

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