Heading · Chapter 73
7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
3 subheadings make up heading 7310 in chapter 73 (articles of iron or steel).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 35% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 21.9% 
Brazil Free – 12.6% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 9% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% Third-country duty 27 tariff lines · average 11.7% 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 1.5% 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 1.7% 
Japan 3.3% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Taiwan 7.5% – 10% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 9.4% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 3% – 15% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 10.7% 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$803kUS$803k+US$19m+US$98m+> US$366m
Exports: 185
- China: US$1bn
- Germany: US$626m
- United States: US$592m
- Italy: US$535m
- Spain: US$392m
- Netherlands: US$366m
- France: US$280m
- Türkiye: US$249m
- Poland: US$244m
- United Kingdom: US$228m
- Czechia: US$184m
- South Korea: US$171m
- Belgium: US$161m
- Portugal: US$137m
- Mexico: US$122m
- Thailand: US$106m
- Austria: US$103m
- Japan: US$98m
- Denmark: US$96m
- Estonia: US$96m
- Malaysia: US$81m
- Singapore: US$81m
- Hungary: US$79m
- Taiwan: US$77m
- India: US$76m
- Canada: US$73m
- Sweden: US$71m
- Switzerland: US$70m
- Bulgaria: US$53m
- Chile: US$44m
- United Arab Emirates: US$43m
- Saudi Arabia: US$37m
- Peru: US$27m
- Slovakia: US$25m
- Ireland: US$25m
- Romania: US$24m
- Croatia: US$24m
- Slovenia: US$23m
- Vietnam: US$23m
- South Africa: US$22m
- Guatemala: US$22m
- Jordan: US$21m
- Egypt: US$21m
- Brazil: US$19m
- Tunisia: US$19m
- Russia: US$19m
- Costa Rica: US$15m
- Lithuania: US$13m
- Australia: US$13m
- Latvia: US$12m
- Greece: US$12m
- Finland: US$11m
- Indonesia: US$11m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$10m
- Ecuador: US$10m
- Pakistan: US$9m
- Israel: US$9m
- Morocco: US$8m
- Philippines: US$8m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$7m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$4mUS$4m+US$22m+US$77m+> US$318m
Imports: 220
- Germany: US$605m
- France: US$564m
- United States: US$499m
- Belgium: US$427m
- Netherlands: US$409m
- Canada: US$360m
- United Kingdom: US$318m
- Poland: US$208m
- South Korea: US$203m
- Mexico: US$200m
- Spain: US$179m
- China: US$154m
- Switzerland: US$152m
- Vietnam: US$113m
- Portugal: US$109m
- Japan: US$104m
- Italy: US$97m
- Singapore: US$90m
- Hungary: US$86m
- Australia: US$81m
- India: US$78m
- Czechia: US$77m
- Austria: US$77m
- Algeria: US$76m
- Saudi Arabia: US$75m
- Thailand: US$74m
- Denmark: US$70m
- Morocco: US$63m
- Malaysia: US$60m
- Brazil: US$59m
- Sweden: US$57m
- United Arab Emirates: US$56m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$52m
- Philippines: US$52m
- Ireland: US$49m
- Romania: US$49m
- Slovakia: US$49m
- Norway: US$49m
- Taiwan: US$48m
- Sri Lanka: US$45m
- Türkiye: US$44m
- Greece: US$43m
- Indonesia: US$42m
- Slovenia: US$39m
- Egypt: US$38m
- Finland: US$37m
- Israel: US$33m
- Argentina: US$32m
- Ukraine: US$30m
- Ecuador: US$28m
- Bulgaria: US$27m
- Iraq: US$26m
- Serbia: US$26m
- Seychelles: US$23m
- Lithuania: US$22m
- Russia: US$22m
- South Africa: US$21m
- Costa Rica: US$20m
- Pakistan: US$19m
- Colombia: US$19m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$1bn | 16.7% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$626m | 8.5% |
| 3 | United States | US$592m | 8.1% |
| 4 |  Italy | US$535m | 7.3% |
| 5 |  Spain | US$392m | 5.3% |
| 6 |  Netherlands | US$366m | 5% |
| 7 |  France | US$280m | 3.8% |
| 8 | Türkiye | US$249m | 3.4% |
| 9 |  Poland | US$244m | 3.3% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$228m | 3.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$605m | 8.2% |
| 2 | France | US$564m | 7.7% |
| 3 | United States | US$499m | 6.8% |
| 4 |  Belgium | US$427m | 5.8% |
| 5 | Netherlands | US$409m | 5.6% |
| 6 | Canada | US$360m | 4.9% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$318m | 4.3% |
| 8 | Poland | US$208m | 2.8% |
| 9 |  South Korea | US$203m | 2.8% |
| 10 | Mexico | US$200m | 2.7% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 7310 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 7310 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is 2.7%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 7310 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 7310 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 7310 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 7310 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 35% (average 21.9%). 3 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 7310 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 12.6%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 7310 into 27 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 12.6% (average 11.7%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 7310 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 3 of them are duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 7310 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 1.7%). 4 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 7310 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 3.3%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 7310 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 7.5% and 10% (average 9.4%).
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 7310 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 7310 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 7310 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 7310 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 3% and 15% (average 10.7%).
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 7310 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 7310 goods reached US$7bn in 2024, down 3.3% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 16.7% of the total, ahead of Germany.
Germany imported the most (US$605m).
The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 185 exporters with US$228m.
The United Kingdom imported US$318m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment?
Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment fall under HS heading 7310, part of chapter 73, in section XV of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7310 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 tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7310 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar…?
China, with US$1bn in 2024 (16.7% of world exports).