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    7311.00.00

    Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel

    This code covers containers made of iron or steel designed for compressed or liquefied gas. Use this code when importing these containers, as the general duty is free for standard trade partners, though special rates may apply under eligible free trade agreements or preference programs as detailed within Chapter 73.

    Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel

    Detailed information for HTS Code 7311.00.00

    AI Summary

    This tariff classification falls within Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel. Specifically, code 7311.00.00 covers containers designed for compressed or liquefied gas, made of iron or steel. This code is further broken down by certifications and container types, with subdivisions 7311.00.00.30 for seamless steel containers meeting specific DOT standards, 7311.00.00.60 for other certified containers, and 7311.00.00.90 for all other containers not falling into the previous categories; choose the appropriate statistical suffix based on the container’s certification and construction type.

    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 rate of duty for HTS code 7311.00.00 and all its subdivisions (7311.00.00.30, 7311.00.00.60, and 7311.00.00.90) is Free, applying to goods originating 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 containers) and 'kg' (kilograms), and must be declared as such. These duty rates apply uniformly to all subdivisions under 7311.00.00, regardless of the specific container type or certification status.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%

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    Code subdivisions

    7311.00.00.30

    Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel > Certified prior to exportation to have been made in accordance with the safety requirements of sections 178.36 through 178.68 of title 49 CFR or under a specific exemption to those requirements: > Seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3B, 3E, 3HT, 3T or DOT-E followed by a specific exemption number

    7311.00.00.60

    Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel > Certified prior to exportation to have been made in accordance with the safety requirements of sections 178.36 through 178.68 of title 49 CFR or under a specific exemption to those requirements: > Other

    7311.00.00.90

    Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel > 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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