What types of containers are covered under HS-4 7310?

HS-4 7310 includes tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes, and similar containers made of iron or steel, with a capacity not exceeding 300 liters.

How do I choose between HS-6 731010 and 731021?

Choose HS-6 731010 for containers with a capacity of 50 liters or more, and HS-6 731021 for cans under 50 liters that are designed to be closed by soldering or crimping.

Are there any exclusions for HS-4 7310?

Yes, this heading excludes containers for compressed or liquefied gas.

What if my containers are less than 50 liters but not soldered?

In that case, you would classify them under HS-6 731029, which covers other containers under 50 liters that are not specifically soldered or crimped.

Can I use HS-4 7310 for heat-insulated containers?

Yes, HS-4 7310 includes heat-insulated containers as long as they meet the capacity requirements and are made of iron or steel.

HS-4 · Heading

7310 — Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated

Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 7310 when importing or exporting tanks, casks, drums, cans, or boxes made of iron or steel, with a capacity not exceeding 300 liters. For example, if you are shipping steel drums for chemicals, this heading is applicable.

When deciding between the subheadings, consider the capacity of your containers. HS-6 731010 covers containers with a capacity of 50 liters or more but not exceeding 300 liters. If your shipment consists of 200-liter steel drums, this is the correct classification.

For smaller containers, HS-6 731021 is for cans under 50 liters that are designed to be closed by soldering or crimping. If you have a shipment of 20-liter cans for food products, this subheading is appropriate. In contrast, HS-6 731029 applies to other types of containers under 50 liters that do not fit the specific criteria of 731021.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

iron containers · steel drums · casks for liquids · tanks under 300 liters · cans for food · boxes for industrial use · non-gas containers · capacity classification · soldered cans · heat-insulated containers

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

200-liter steel drums for chemicals
50-liter casks for beverages
20-liter cans for food products, closed by soldering
30-liter boxes for industrial materials
100-liter tanks for liquid fertilizers
15-liter containers for paints or coatings

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of containers are covered under HS-4 7310?: HS-4 7310 includes tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes, and similar containers made of iron or steel, with a capacity not exceeding 300 liters.
How do I choose between HS-6 731010 and 731021?: Choose HS-6 731010 for containers with a capacity of 50 liters or more, and HS-6 731021 for cans under 50 liters that are designed to be closed by soldering or crimping.
Are there any exclusions for HS-4 7310?: Yes, this heading excludes containers for compressed or liquefied gas.
What if my containers are less than 50 liters but not soldered?: In that case, you would classify them under HS-6 731029, which covers other containers under 50 liters that are not specifically soldered or crimped.
Can I use HS-4 7310 for heat-insulated containers?: Yes, HS-4 7310 includes heat-insulated containers as long as they meet the capacity requirements and are made of iron or steel.

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HS code directory Chapter 73

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