U.S. exports of Aluminum Tanks, Vats & Similar Containers Over 300 Liters (HS 761100) totaled $3.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Aluminum Tanks, Vats & Similar Containers Over 300 Liters paid $15K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Tanks, Vats & Similar Containers Over 300 Liters imports of $202K in August 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $458K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLarge-capacity aluminum tanks and vats — plain and unfitted, exceeding 300 liters (approximately 79.3 gallons) — serve critical roles in chemical processing, food and beverage production, and industrial fluid storage. Germany and the Netherlands lead US supply under this heading, reflecting European expertise in precision-fabricated industrial vessels. The US schedule distinguishes standard tanks (7611000030) from other containers not elsewhere specified (7611000090), and all aluminum imports remain subject to Section 232 tariff measures.
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HTS 761100 covers plain, unfitted containers not designed to withstand internal pressure as a primary function. If a vessel is engineered to hold compressed or liquefied gas under pressure, it would instead fall under HTS 7613. Importers should provide technical specifications — design pressure ratings, wall thickness, and intended use — to support the correct classification, ideally reviewed by a licensed customs broker.
Both countries have well-established industrial fabrication sectors specializing in precision aluminum vessel manufacturing for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food-processing industries. European producers often meet stringent quality and certification standards (such as PED — Pressure Equipment Directive equivalents) that US buyers in regulated industries require, giving them a competitive edge in this specialized segment.
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Imports
$202KYoY · free account
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$3.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.9M of Aluminum Tanks, Vats & Similar Containers Over 300 Liters and exported $23.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7611
Subheading 761100 · $3.1M of $3.1M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7611000030 | Aluminum Tanks W Cpcty Exceeding 300 Liters | $133K | 4.69% | 81.26% | $6K |
| 7611000090 | Aluminum Containers, NESOI Cap Ov 300 Liters | $68K | 13.35% | 100.00% | $9K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7611000090 | Aluminum Containers, NESOI Cap Ov 300 Liters | $3.0M |
| 7611000030 | Aluminum Tanks W Cpcty Exceeding 300 Liters | $70K |
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.
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Exports · August 2026
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Taiwan and Canada together take 88% of it.
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12.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.62% of imports for consumption.