Heading · Section XV

7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment

7309
  • FreeUK
  • 2.2%EU
  • 40%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$4.9bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 7309 has no further six-digit division: the whole heading is subheading 7309.00, in chapter 73 (articles of iron or steel).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 7309 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 7309 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is 2.2%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 7309 covers 9 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 40%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for heading 7309; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in heading 7309 goods reached US$4.9bn in 2024, down 1.7% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 18.3% of the total, ahead of the United States.

The United States imported the most (US$596m).

The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 160 exporters with US$120.5m.

The United Kingdom imported US$135m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines EU 2.2% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines Türkiye 40% Statutory rate (Law 474) 9 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

7309 · US$4.9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$875.7kUS$875.7k+US$19.9m+US$89.5m+> US$299.3m

Exports: 160
  1. China: US$902.4m
  2. United States: US$375.3m
  3. Italy: US$325.7m
  4. Germany: US$301m
  5. Poland: US$299.3m
  6. South Korea: US$296.4m
  7. Canada: US$196.9m
  8. Spain: US$184.3m
  9. United Arab Emirates: US$148.1m
  10. United Kingdom: US$120.5m
  11. Mexico: US$115.7m
  12. Japan: US$115.4m
  13. Türkiye: US$106m
  14. France: US$104m
  15. Czechia: US$93.5m
  16. Netherlands: US$89.5m
  17. Belgium: US$80.8m
  18. India: US$79.3m
  19. Austria: US$69.3m
  20. Taiwan: US$53.4m
  21. Russia: US$49.9m
  22. Portugal: US$46.9m
  23. Thailand: US$45m
  24. Malaysia: US$43.8m
  25. Bulgaria: US$40m
  26. Estonia: US$38.1m
  27. Slovenia: US$35m
  28. Croatia: US$33.8m
  29. Hungary: US$33.6m
  30. Vietnam: US$32.8m
  31. Slovakia: US$31.9m
  32. Serbia: US$30m
  33. Denmark: US$26.1m
  34. South Africa: US$25.6m
  35. Brazil: US$24.5m
  36. Australia: US$21.9m
  37. Ireland: US$20.9m
  38. Sweden: US$20.3m
  39. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$19.9m
  40. Switzerland: US$17.1m
  41. Oman: US$16.3m
  42. Norway: US$16m
  43. Saudi Arabia: US$15.8m
  44. Ukraine: US$11.2m
  45. Kuwait: US$11m
  46. Peru: US$10.9m
  47. Romania: US$10.9m
  48. Lithuania: US$10.7m
  49. Latvia: US$10.4m
  50. Singapore: US$9.7m
  51. Finland: US$9.7m
  52. Greece: US$8.9m
  53. Egypt: US$8.7m
  54. Moldova: US$7.2m
  55. Tunisia: US$6.7m
  56. Indonesia: US$6.7m
  57. Argentina: US$4m
  58. Israel: US$3.6m
  59. El Salvador: US$3.3m
  60. Kenya: US$3.1m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$902.4m 18.3%
2 United States US$375.3m 7.6%
3 Italy US$325.7m 6.6%
4 Germany US$301m 6.1%
5 Poland US$299.3m 6.1%
6 South Korea US$296.4m 6%
7 Canada US$196.9m 4%
8 Spain US$184.3m 3.7%
9 United Arab Emirates US$148.1m 3%
10 United Kingdom US$120.5m 2.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$596m 12.1%
2 Germany US$316m 6.4%
3 Saudi Arabia US$232.4m 4.7%
4 Indonesia US$223.5m 4.5%
5 France US$184.3m 3.7%
6 China US$157.7m 3.2%
7 Canada US$156.8m 3.2%
8 South Korea US$141m 2.9%
9 Mexico US$137.8m 2.8%
10 United Kingdom US$135m 2.7%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment?

Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment fall under HS heading 7309, part of chapter 73, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7309 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7309 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers…?

China, with US$902.4m in 2024 (18.3% of world exports).