U.S. imports of Iron & Steel Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans & Boxes — Other, Under 50 Liters (HS 731029) totaled $18.0M in August 2026, imported from 46 countries.
Importers of Iron & Steel Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans & Boxes — Other, Under 50 Liters paid $8.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 49.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Iron & Steel Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans & Boxes — Other, Under 50 Liters imports of $18.0M in August 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataResidual plain, unfitted iron or steel containers under 50 liters that are not closed by soldering or crimping — including screw-top cans, open-head drums, and small casks — are classified here. Italy leads US imports under this heading, a reflection of that country's specialty in small-format stainless steel kegs and containers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries; China and Germany are also significant sources. The US schedule separates stainless steel refillable kegs in the 11.4-to-26.6-liter range (7310290020 and 7310290030) from those under 50 liters generally (7310290055 and 7310290065), with a legacy catch-all line as well. Section 232 steel tariff exposure should be evaluated at the time of entry.
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The key distinction is closure method: 731021 covers cans specifically designed to be permanently closed by soldering or crimping, while 731029 captures all other plain, unfitted containers under 50 liters — including refillable kegs with threaded or mechanical closures. If the container is designed for repeated filling and emptying, it almost certainly falls under 731029.
Italy has a well-established manufacturing base for small-format stainless steel kegs and specialty containers used in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. Italian producers are known for precision fabrication to hygienic standards, which commands premium positioning in US import demand for this sub-50-liter stainless segment.
ImportsExports
Imports
$18.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$19.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $165.4M of Iron & Steel Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans & Boxes — Other, Under 50 Liters and exported $292.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 7310
Subheading 731029 · $18.0M of $31.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7310290065 | Tanks Casks Cans Boxes Etc Ir/St Cpacty Lt 50l Nes | $17.1M | 49.12% | 87.78% | $8.4M |
| 7310290030 | Tanks Casks Cans Boxes Etc Ir/St Cpacty 11.4-26.6l | $688K | 53.00% | 100.00% | $365K |
| 7310290055 | Refillable Kegs of Ss Stat Nt 1 Cpcty Lt 50l NESOI | $172K | 30.52% | 59.46% | $53K |
| 7310290020 | Refillable Kegs Ss Stat Nt 1 Cpcty 11.4-26.6 L Nes | $96K | 53.64% | 100.00% | $52K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7310290000 | Tanks Csks Drms Cns Bxs Etc Ios NESOI Und 50 Ltr | $19.3M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Italy together supply 44% of it. China pays 74.6% duty; Italy 11.1%.
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rate provision · imports
12.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 49.11% of imports for consumption.