HTSUS, United States

7310.10.00.15

Of a capacity of 50 liters or more / Empty steel drums and barrels

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Of a capacity of 50 liters or more
  3. Empty steel drums and barrels

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
25%
Unit of quantity
No., kg

Related lines in heading 7310

About heading 7310

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

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.

Full guide to heading 7310

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

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.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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