HTS heading 7310 · Chapter 73
HTS 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar…
HTS heading 7310 covers 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. It has 4 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (4 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7310.10.00 | Of a capacity of 50 liters or more | Free | 25% | ||
| 7310.10.00.05 | Refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized, of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter.[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 7310.10.00.15 | Empty steel drums and barrels[No., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7310.10.00.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Of a capacity of less than 50 liters: | |||||
| 7310.21.00 | Cans which are to be closed by soldering or crimping | Free | 25% | ||
| 7310.21.00.25 | Containers, of circular cross section, of a volume capacity between 11.4 liters and 26.6 liters, of a kind used for the conveyance of goods[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 7310.21.00.70 | Containers of a circular cross section, of a capacity not exceeding 11.4 liters, of a kind used for aerosols[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 7310.21.00.75 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 7310.29.00 | Other | Free | 25% | ||
| Containers, of circular cross section, of a volume capacity between 11.4 liters and 26.6 liters, of a kind used for the conveyance of goods: | |||||
| 7310.29.00.20 | Refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized, of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 7310.29.00.30 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7310.29.00.55 | Refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized, of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 7310.29.00.65 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 7311.00.00 | Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel | Free | 25% | ||
| 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: | |||||
| 7311.00.00.30 | Seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3B, 3E, 3HT, 3T or DOT-E followed by a specific exemption number[No., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7311.00.00.60 | Other[No., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7311.00.00.90 | Other[No., kg] | Estimate → |
17 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 7310.10.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.