Heading · Section XV

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

7310
  • FreeUK
  • 2.7%EU
  • 40%–50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$7.4bnWorld trade in 2024

3 subheadings make up heading 7310 in chapter 73 (articles of iron or steel).

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 statutory rate is between 40% and 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 7310 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in heading 7310 goods reached US$7.4bn 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$228.2m.

The United Kingdom imported US$317.9m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines EU 2.7% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines Türkiye 40% – 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 9 tariff lines · average 42.2% USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines

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.

Subheadings 3

World trade in 2024

7310 · US$7.4bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$803.3kUS$803.3k+US$19.3m+US$97.7m+> US$365.7m

Exports: 185
  1. China: US$1.2bn
  2. Germany: US$625.9m
  3. United States: US$592.2m
  4. Italy: US$534.8m
  5. Spain: US$391.7m
  6. Netherlands: US$365.7m
  7. France: US$279.6m
  8. Türkiye: US$249m
  9. Poland: US$244m
  10. United Kingdom: US$228.2m
  11. Czechia: US$183.8m
  12. South Korea: US$171.4m
  13. Belgium: US$161.3m
  14. Portugal: US$136.8m
  15. Mexico: US$121.8m
  16. Thailand: US$105.5m
  17. Austria: US$102.8m
  18. Japan: US$97.7m
  19. Denmark: US$96.2m
  20. Estonia: US$96.1m
  21. Malaysia: US$80.7m
  22. Singapore: US$80.6m
  23. Hungary: US$79m
  24. Taiwan: US$77.5m
  25. India: US$75.9m
  26. Canada: US$73.4m
  27. Sweden: US$70.9m
  28. Switzerland: US$69.8m
  29. Bulgaria: US$52.8m
  30. Chile: US$44.3m
  31. United Arab Emirates: US$43.2m
  32. Saudi Arabia: US$36.7m
  33. Peru: US$26.7m
  34. Slovakia: US$25m
  35. Ireland: US$25m
  36. Romania: US$24.5m
  37. Croatia: US$23.7m
  38. Slovenia: US$23.4m
  39. Vietnam: US$22.7m
  40. South Africa: US$22.3m
  41. Guatemala: US$22.3m
  42. Jordan: US$21.2m
  43. Egypt: US$21.2m
  44. Brazil: US$19.4m
  45. Tunisia: US$19.3m
  46. Russia: US$18.5m
  47. Costa Rica: US$14.7m
  48. Lithuania: US$13.4m
  49. Australia: US$13.2m
  50. Latvia: US$11.8m
  51. Greece: US$11.8m
  52. Finland: US$11.2m
  53. Indonesia: US$10.7m
  54. Hong Kong SAR China: US$10.3m
  55. Ecuador: US$10.1m
  56. Pakistan: US$9.4m
  57. Israel: US$8.6m
  58. Morocco: US$8.2m
  59. Philippines: US$7.9m
  60. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$7.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.2bn 16.7%
2 Germany US$625.9m 8.5%
3 United States US$592.2m 8.1%
4 Italy US$534.8m 7.3%
5 Spain US$391.7m 5.3%
6 Netherlands US$365.7m 5%
7 France US$279.6m 3.8%
8 Türkiye US$249m 3.4%
9 Poland US$244m 3.3%
10 United Kingdom US$228.2m 3.1%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$605m 8.2%
2 France US$563.7m 7.7%
3 United States US$498.5m 6.8%
4 Belgium US$426.8m 5.8%
5 Netherlands US$409.2m 5.6%
6 Canada US$360.1m 4.9%
7 United Kingdom US$317.9m 4.3%
8 Poland US$207.9m 2.8%
9 South Korea US$202.9m 2.8%
10 Mexico US$200.5m 2.7%

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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$1.2bn in 2024 (16.7% of world exports).