U.S. exports of Aluminum Casks, Drums, Cans & Similar Containers (Not Over 300 Liters) (HS 761290) totaled $71.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Aluminum Casks, Drums, Cans & Similar Containers (Not Over 300 Liters) paid $9.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 44.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Casks, Drums, Cans & Similar Containers (Not Over 300 Liters) imports of $22.1M in August 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $25.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRigid aluminum cans, drums, casks, and boxes not exceeding 300 liters are among the most commercially active packaging categories in Chapter 76, covering everything from standard beverage cans (capacity not exceeding 355 ml, under lines 7612901030–7612901045) to aerosol cans, mid-size containers up to 3.8 liters, and larger drums up to 300 liters. Mexico is the primary US supplier, with Germany and France also significant sources. The heading's granular size-based breakdowns mean that even small differences in stated capacity can shift a shipment across tariff lines, making accurate volume documentation essential.
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867 import shipments a month
The US tariff schedule under 761290 draws a specific line at 355 ml — the standard North American beverage can size. Cans at or below that volume fall under lines 7612901030, 7612901040, or 7612901045 (with aerosol cans separated out), while cans exceeding 355 ml but under 3.8 liters fall under 7612901060. Importers must document actual measured capacity, not nominal marketing size, to ensure correct line assignment.
Yes. Although both may share the same physical capacity range, aerosol cans are specifically broken out under 7612901040, separate from standard cans at the same capacity. The distinction matters because aerosol containers may also be subject to additional review depending on the propellant or contents, and the tariff treatment can differ. Shippers should clearly identify aerosol versus non-aerosol construction on commercial invoices.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 7612
Subheading 761290 · $71.2M of $71.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7612901060 | Ot Al Cn of A Cp Ex 355ml Bu Ls Th 3.8 Liters | $5.7M | 35.93% | 97.99% | $2.1M |
| 7612901040 | Alum Cans of A Capacity Nt Excdg 355 Ml, Aerosols | $5.0M | 36.09% | 100.00% | $1.8M |
| 7612901045 | Alum Cans of A Capacity Nt Excdg 355 Ml | $4.4M | 51.90% | 97.73% | $2.3M |
| 7612905000 | Aluminum Containers, NESOI | $3.5M | 46.64% | 88.47% | $1.6M |
| 7612901090 | Alum Cans NESOI W Capacity 3.8 Liters Bt Nt Ov 20l | $3.4M | 60.57% | 100.00% | $2.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7612909000 | Other Aluminum Containers Capacity 3.8-300 Liters | $53.2M |
| 7612901060 | Ot Al Cn of A Cp Ex 355ml Bu Ls Th 3.8 Liters | $12.1M |
| 7612901030 | Alum Cans of A Capacity Nt Excdg 355 Ml | $5.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 87% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
2.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 44.68% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$22.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$71.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $312.3M of Aluminum Casks, Drums, Cans & Similar Containers (Not Over 300 Liters) and exported $830.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.