7309.00.00

Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment

Heading: 7309 Chapter: 73 As of August 15, 2026

Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.

Duty rates

Column 1 (General / MFN)

Free

Column 2 (Non-NTR)

45%

The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.

Trade measures (Chapter 99)

No active Chapter 99 measures are linked to this code.

Rate-change history

What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.

  1. SCOPE_EXPANSION Proclamation April 2, 2026 - Combined Metals

    Section 232 steel scope expanded: 523 HTS codes added under combined-metals framework

    See the change →
  2. NEW_PROGRAM Proclamation April 2, 2026 - Combined Metals

    Combined Section 232 metals framework introduced — 16 new Chapter 99 codes (9903.82.02–17)

    See the change →
  3. NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)

    Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026

    See the change →
  4. Base rate HTS 2025

    Column 1 general rate set to Free.

Related CBP rulings

H351314 January 20, 2026

Affirmation of NY N333141; Tariff classification of steel transfer tanks from Mexico

NY N333141 describes the subject merchandise as follows: The product under consideration is a steel transfer tank with a stated volume of 100 gallons (378.5 liters). The tank is constructed of 14-gauge steel, is rectangular in shape, and me

N356914 January 5, 2026

The tariff classification of metal containers from China

Technical and illustrative literature were provided for review. The “Metal Cube Storage Containers” are a series of unmodified ISO shipping containers. The containers will be made available as 10-ft standard, 20-ft. standard, 40-ft. standar

N350924 July 28, 2025

The tariff classification of a metal container from Canada.

Item CS-87 CF/2465L, the “NA Catalyst Bin,” is a 10-gauge 3/16” carbon steel intermediate bulk container (IBC) for the storage and transport of goods. The container will be used in the petroleum refining, gas processing & petrochemical manu

H329722 June 16, 2025

Application for Further Review of Protest No. 5301-22-108091; Classification of Battery Energy Storage System Containers

The items under consideration are battery energy storage system (BESS) containers from China. The BESS containers consist of steel containers that are designed to hold batteries after modifications that are made post-importation. Each conta

N333141 June 7, 2023

The tariff classification of steel transfer tanks from Mexico

The tariff classification of steel transfer tanks from Mexico

N317967 March 10, 2021

The tariff classification of a steel battery housing container from China

The tariff classification of a steel battery housing container from China

N303973 April 23, 2019

The tariff classification of fermentation and beer storage tanks from China

Product information and diagrams were submitted for our review. The products under consideration are steel tanks designed for the fermentation and chilling of beer. The fermentation tanks range from 5,900 liters to 23,500 liters in volume.

N229394 August 29, 2012

The tariff classification of a steel vessel lid from Taiwan.

The merchandise under consideration is described as a vessel lid. From the information you provided, the vessel lid is a five-sided steel box, partially welded to a base, that will serve as an enclosure for fuel cell generation equipment.

N187618 October 21, 2011

The tariff classification of distilling parts and fruit rum from the Republic of Serbia

The items under consideration are parts used in an alcohol distilling system, as well a “first-run” fruit distillate. The first item, a “Copper Pot Still”, has a 500 liter (L) capacity and contains a natural gas heating element to induce a

N139400 January 3, 2011

The tariff classification of fermentation tanks and beer storage tanks from the Netherlands.

The merchandise under consideration consists of four fermentation tanks and two beer storage tanks. The fermentation tanks are 2,050 hectoliters (hl), or 205,000 liters, in volume, and 16,500 kg in weight. The storage tanks (aka “bright bee

N108336 June 28, 2010

The tariff classification of a fuel tank from Germany and/or Austria.

The merchandise under consideration is identified as Article #929896608 “Fuel Container” to be used on Liebherr mobile cranes. The container/tank will be imported empty and once installed on the mobile crane will be filled only with diesel

N066879 July 17, 2009

The tariff classification of storage tank from Canada.

The merchandise is identified as an 80m3 (500 BBL) Storage Tank. The storage tank is constructed of 100% steel materials and has four walls and is mounted on a steel skid for transporting. It measures 10’9” in width x 47’7” in length x 6’9”

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