Heading 7612
HTS code 7612 — Aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
- Chapter
- 76 — Aluminum
- Tariff lines
- 6
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2.4% to 5.7%, with 1 duty-free line
Tariff lines under heading 7612
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7612.10.0000 | Collapsible tubular containers (Aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment) | 2.4% | No. |
| 7612.90.1040 | With a circular cross section, of a kind used for aerosols (Aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment > Other > Of a capacity not exceeding 20 liters > Cans of a capacity not exceeding 355 ml) | 5.7% | No. |
| 7612.90.1045 | Other (Aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment > Other > Of a capacity not exceeding 20 liters > Cans of a capacity not exceeding 355 ml) | 5.7% | No. |
| 7612.90.1060 | Cans of a capacity exceeding 355 ml but less than 3.8 liters (Aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment > Other > Of a capacity not exceeding 20 liters) | 5.7% | No. |
| 7612.90.1090 | Other (Aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment > Other > Of a capacity not exceeding 20 liters) | 5.7% | No. |
| 7612.90.5000 | Other (Aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment > Other) | Free | No. |
Documents required to import under 7612
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 7612?
- HTS heading 7612 covers aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment. It sits in Chapter 76 (aluminum) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 7612?
- General duty rates from 2.4% to 5.7%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 7612 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 76
- 7601Unwrought aluminum
- 7602Aluminum waste and scrap
- 7603Aluminum powders and flakes
- 7604Aluminum bars, rods and profiles
- 7605Aluminum wire
- 7606Aluminum plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm
- 7607Aluminum foil (whether or not printed, or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm
- 7608Aluminum tubes and pipes