Aluminum reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
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Heading 7611 covers aluminum reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers used to hold any material except compressed or liquefied gas, when the capacity exceeds 300 liters. The containers can be lined or heat insulated but must not be fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment such as pumps, agitators or heating coils. The heading splits into two lines: tanks, and all other containers of this kind.
Products in this heading
- Large aluminum storage tank for a water treatment plant
- Aluminum process vat for a chemical or food plant
- Bulk aluminum holding tank for liquid ingredients
- Open aluminum mixing vat without agitator or heating coil
- Insulated aluminum reservoir for a dairy or brewery
- Large aluminum settling or holding container for a farm or factory
How to choose the right subheading
- Capacity: the container must exceed 300 liters; 300 liters or less goes to heading 7612.
- Intended contents: any material except compressed or liquefied gas; gas containers go to heading 7613.
- Equipment fitted: no mechanical or thermal equipment such as pumps, agitators, burners or heating coils.
- Lining or insulation: lined or heat insulated containers still stay in 7611.
- Form: a fixed tank (subheading 7611.00.00.30) versus another reservoir or vat type (7611.00.00.90).
Often confused with
- Heading 7612Aluminum drum or can of 300 liters or less
Containers of capacity not exceeding 300 liters are classified in 7612, not 7611.
- Heading 7613Aluminum cylinder for compressed or liquefied gas
Gas containers are excluded from 7611 and go to 7613.
- Aluminum tank fitted with a pump, agitator or heating element
Fitting mechanical or thermal equipment takes the article out of 7611 and into machinery headings.
- Heading 7610Aluminum frame, pillar or roofing section
Structural articles and parts of structures belong in 7610.
- Heading 7615Small aluminum household container or kitchen vessel
Household and kitchen articles of aluminum are classified in 7615.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a large aluminum storage tank?
A large aluminum tank of over 300 liters capacity that is not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment is classified under 7611.00.00.30 at a general (MFN) rate of 2.6%.
What is the duty on an aluminum process vat over 300 liters?
Aluminum vats and similar reservoirs other than tanks fall under 7611.00.00.90, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 2.6%. The same 2.6% general (MFN) rate applies to 7611.00.00.30.
How do I classify an aluminum container that holds 250 liters?
It does not belong in heading 7611 because the capacity does not exceed 300 liters; such containers are classified in heading 7612. Heading 7611 applies only to 7611.00.00.30 and 7611.00.00.90, both at a general (MFN) rate of 2.6%.
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.