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    7309.00.00

    Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment

    This code covers reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers—made of iron or steel and exceeding 300 liters in capacity—that aren’t designed to hold compressed or liquefied gas and lack mechanical or thermal equipment. Use this code when importing these large iron or steel containers, as the general duty is free for standard trade partners, aligning with the broader iron and steel classifications within Chapter 73.

    Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment

    Detailed information for HTS Code 7309.00.00

    AI Summary

    This tariff schedule covers articles of iron or steel within Chapter 73, specifically focusing on reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers exceeding 300 liters in capacity, made of iron or steel, and not equipped with mechanical or thermal features, identified by code 7309.00.00. These containers can be lined or heat insulated and are for any material except compressed or liquefied gas. Subdivisions exist to further classify these containers as either 'Tanks' (7309.00.00.30) or ‘Other’ (7309.00.00.90), so select the suffix that best describes the specific type of container being reported.

    ChapterChapter 73 - Articles of iron or steel
    SectionSection XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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    General Duty

    Free

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    N/A

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for HTS code 7309.00.00 and its subdivisions, 7309.00.00.30 (Tanks) and 7309.00.00.90 (Other), is Free, applying to imports from standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but may apply to goods eligible for Free Trade Agreements or other preference programs. Reporting units are both “No.” (number of items) and “kg” (kilograms), requiring importers to declare quantity by both count and weight. While a special duty rate isn't listed, importers should investigate potential FTA benefits for reduced or eliminated duties.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): 45%

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    Code subdivisions

    7309.00.00.30

    Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment > Tanks

    7309.00.00.90

    Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment > Other

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    Chapter & section notes

    Chapter notes

    Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL XV 73-1 Notes 1. In this chapter the expression "cast iron" applies to products obtained by casting in which iron predominates by weight over each of the other elements and which do not comply with the chemical composition of steel as defined in Note 1(d) to chapter 72. 2. In this chapter the word "wire" means hot- or cold-formed products of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16 mm. Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of heading 7304 or 7306, the rate of duty "Free (C)" appearing in the "Special" subcolumn applies only to tubes and pipes with attached fittings, suitable for conducting gases or liquids. 2. For the purposes of subheading 7307.19.30, the expression "ductile fittings" refers to fittings which contain over 2.5 percent carbon and over 0.02 percent of magnesium or of magnesium and cerium, by weight. Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers 7310.10.0005, 7310.29.0020 and 7310.29.0055, “refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized” refers to cylindrical kegs for liquid beverages, each keg with a domed top and bottom and a single neck piece, designed for a coupler (valve) system and an extractor tube (spear) by which the keg can be cleaned, filled and dispense the liquid contents. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 73-2

    Section notes

    SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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