Subheading · Section XV

7309.00: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment

7309.00
  • FreeUK
  • 2.2%EU
  • 40%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$4.9bnWorld trade in 2024

7309.00 is a six-digit subheading of heading 7309, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material, chapter 73.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 7309.00 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 7309.00 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is 2.2%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 7309.00 covers 9 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 40%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 7309.00; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these 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; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$135m, most of it from Poland.

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.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 7309 00 10 00 For gases (other than compressed or liquefied gas) Free
  2. 7309 00 30 00 Lined or heat-insulated Free
  3. 7309 00 51 00 Exceeding 100 000 l Free
  4. 7309 00 59 00 Not exceeding 100 000 l Free
  5. 7309 00 90 00 For solids Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7309 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 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment:
  2. 7309 00 10 For gases (other than compressed or liquefied gas) 2.2%—
  3. For liquids:
  4. 7309 00 30 Lined or heat-insulated 2.2%—
  5. Other, of a capacity:
  6. 7309 00 51 Exceeding 100000 l 2.2%—
  7. 7309 00 59 Not exceeding 100000 l 2.2%—
  8. 7309 00 90 For solids 2.2%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 7309.00.10.00.11 Demir dökümden olanlar 40%
  2. 7309.00.10.00.12 Demir veya çelikten olanlar 40%
  3. 7309.00.30.00.11 Demir dökümden olanlar 40%
  4. 7309.00.30.00.12 Demir veya çelikten olanlar 40%
  5. 7309.00.51.00.00 Hacmi 100.000 litreyi geçenler 40%
  6. 7309.00.59.00.11 Demir dökümden olanlar 40%
  7. 7309.00.59.00.12 Demir veya çelikten olanlar 40%
  8. 7309.00.90.00.11 Demir dökümden olanlar 40%
  9. 7309.00.90.00.12 Demir veya çelikten olanlar 40%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 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 Free
  2. 7309.00.00.30 Tanks No., kg
  3. 7309.00.00.90 Other No., kg

World trade in 2024

7309.00 · 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%

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 subheading 7309.00, part of heading 7309, 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 7309.00 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 7309.00 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).