Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
10 declarable lines
Heading 7310 covers iron or steel tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers for any material other than compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity not exceeding 300 liters and not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment. It splits first at 50 liters of capacity. Below 50 liters, it separates cans closed by soldering or crimping from other containers, with lines for refillable stainless steel kegs, aerosol containers, and circular containers used for conveyance of goods.
Products in this heading
- Empty steel drums and barrels of 50 liters or more
- Refillable stainless steel kegs
- Steel aerosol cans of circular cross section of 11.4 liters or less
- Steel cans closed by soldering or crimping
- Circular steel containers between 11.4 liters and 26.6 liters used for conveying goods
- Small steel pails, cans and boxes under 50 liters
- Steel containers under 300 liters not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
How to choose the right subheading
- Capacity: 50 liters or more goes to 7310.10; less than 50 liters goes to 7310.21 or 7310.29.
- For containers under 50 liters, decide whether the can is to be closed by soldering or crimping.
- Check whether the item is a refillable stainless steel keg described in statistical note 1 to chapter 73.
- Check whether it is a circular container between 11.4 liters and 26.6 liters of a kind used for conveyance of goods.
- Check whether it is a circular container not exceeding 11.4 liters of a kind used for aerosols.
Often confused with
- Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, such as gas cylinders
Heading 7310 covers containers for other materials, not gas.
- Storage tanks and vats with a capacity over 300 liters
Heading 7310 is limited to containers of 300 liters or less.
- Heading 7323Steel cooking pots, mugs and other table or kitchen articles
Household table and kitchen articles are classified in heading 7323.
- Heading 7325Cast iron or cast steel articles such as cast boxes
Cast articles are classified in heading 7325 when not more specifically covered.
- Heading 7326Other iron or steel articles not covered by a specific heading, such as plain metal tool boxes
Residual iron or steel articles go to heading 7326.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for empty steel drums and barrels?
Empty steel drums and barrels with a capacity of 50 liters or more are classified under 7310.10.00.15. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on refillable stainless steel kegs?
For refillable stainless steel kegs of 50 liters or more, use 7310.10.00.05 and the general (MFN) rate is Free. For kegs under 50 liters in the other container group, use 7310.29.00.55 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify steel aerosol cans?
Steel aerosol containers of circular cross section with a capacity not exceeding 11.4 liters, to be closed by soldering or crimping, are classified under 7310.21.00.70. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 7310
- 7310.10.00.05Refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized, of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter.Free
- 7310.10.00.15Of a capacity of 50 liters or more / Empty steel drums and barrelsFree
- 7310.10.00.90Of a capacity of 50 liters or more / OtherFree
- 7310.21.00.25Containers, of circular cross section, of a volume capacity between 11.4 liters and 26.6 liters, of a kind used for the conveyance of goodsFree
- 7310.21.00.70Containers of a circular cross section, of a capacity not exceeding 11.4 liters, of a kind used for aerosolsFree
- 7310.21.00.75Cans which are to be closed by soldering or crimping / OtherFree
- 7310.29.00.20Refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized, of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapterFree
- 7310.29.00.30Of a capacity of less than 50 liters / OtherFree
- 7310.29.00.55Refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized, of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapterFree
- 7310.29.00.65Of a capacity of less than 50 liters / OtherFree