U.S. exports of Iron & Steel Tanks, Drums, and Containers (50–300 Liter Capacity) (HS 731010) totaled $22.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Iron & Steel Tanks, Drums, and Containers (50–300 Liter Capacity) paid $2.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 42.60% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImports of iron and steel drums, barrels, kegs, and similar plain containers in the 50-to-300-liter range are subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel articles, a factor that significantly affects landed cost calculations for buyers sourcing from outside USMCA partners. The US schedule breaks this heading into stainless steel refillable kegs (7310100005), empty steel drums and barrels across two dedicated lines (7310100010 and 7310100015), and residual tanks, casks, and boxes (7310100050 and 7310100090). These containers serve chemical, petroleum, food-processing, and industrial-packaging sectors where UN-certified drum specifications and gauge requirements drive classification decisions. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with China, Italy, and Germany also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes.
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342 import shipments a month
The schedule separates stainless steel refillable kegs (7310100005) from empty steel drums and barrels in two additional lines (7310100010 and 7310100015), with a catch-all for other tanks, casks, cans, and boxes in the remaining lines. Classification turns on material (stainless vs. other steel), whether the container is a refillable keg, and whether it fits a more specific description.
Yes. Iron and steel containers under HTS heading 7310 are generally within scope of Section 232 measures on steel articles. Importers should confirm applicability with a licensed customs broker, as product-specific exclusions and country-level agreements can affect the actual duty treatment.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$22.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $73.7M of Iron & Steel Tanks, Drums, and Containers (50–300 Liter Capacity) and exported $264.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7310
Subheading 731010 · $22.3M of $66.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7310100090 | Tanks Casks Cans Boxes Etc Ir/St Capac 50-300l Nes | $3.5M | 38.69% | 84.91% | $1.4M |
| 7310100015 | Steel Drums/Barrels, Empty, Capacity 50 to 300 L | $1.9M | 49.83% | 100.00% | $928K |
| 7310100005 | Refillable Kegs of Ss Stat Note 1 Capacity 50-300l | $13K | 62.52% | 83.36% | $8K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7310100050 | Tanks Casks Cans Boxes Etc Nes Ir/St Capac 50-300l | $17.0M |
| 7310100010 | Empty Stl Drms A Bbls Cap Ovr 50l, Und 300 Ltrs | $5.3M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 85% of it.
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rate provision · imports
9.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 42.60% of imports for consumption.