Aluminum casks — HTS 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 › Heading 7612
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7612 is a product category for certain aluminum containers with a capacity of no more than 300 liters. It covers casks, drums, cans, boxes, and similar rigid or collapsible tubular containers used to hold materials other than compressed or liquefied gas. The container may be lined or heat insulated, but it must not have mechanical or thermal equipment built into it.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS statistical reporting number, review the more specific subheadings and statistical suffixes under heading 7612. The required distinction is commonly based on the container’s construction or type, such as whether it is a can, box, drum, or another qualifying container, along with other product details stated in the tariff schedule. Do not choose a code based only on the item’s marketing name.
What to check
- Confirm the container is made of aluminum and has a capacity of no more than 300 liters.
- Check whether it is designed for compressed or liquefied gas; those products are outside this heading.
- Verify that the container has no built-in mechanical or thermal equipment, such as refrigeration or heating machinery.
- Compare the product’s physical design and intended use with the specific subheading descriptions, including distinctions for container type or construction.
- Keep specifications, drawings, photos, capacity information, and material details, and ask a customs broker or classification specialist when the subheading choice is uncertain.
HTS heading 7612 summary
Aluminum casks is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7612.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7612.10.00.00 👉 | Collapsible tubular containers | 2.4% | Free | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.