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
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.
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SCOPE_EXPANSION Proclamation April 2, 2026 - Combined Metals
Section 232 steel scope expanded: 523 HTS codes added under combined-metals framework
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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 → -
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 → -
Base rate HTS 2025
Column 1 general rate set to Free.
Related CBP rulings
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The tariff classification of metal containers from China
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The tariff classification of a metal container from Canada.
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Application for Further Review of Protest No. 5301-22-108091; Classification of Battery Energy Storage System Containers
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The tariff classification of steel transfer tanks from Mexico
The tariff classification of steel transfer tanks from Mexico
The tariff classification of a steel battery housing container from China
The tariff classification of a steel battery housing container from China
The tariff classification of fermentation and beer storage tanks from China
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The tariff classification of a steel vessel lid from Taiwan.
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The tariff classification of distilling parts and fruit rum from the Republic of Serbia
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The tariff classification of fermentation tanks and beer storage tanks from the Netherlands.
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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
The tariff classification of storage tank from Canada.
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Other codes in heading 7309
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