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NAICSSector 33
U.S. imports of metal cans (NAICS 332431) totaled $30.4M in April 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of Metal Cans paid $12.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 46% on $27.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataManufactured on high-speed seaming lines from tinplate or aluminum sheet, metal cans are a cornerstone of food, beverage, aerosol, and paint packaging — industries where container specifications (diameter, end type, coating, and pressure rating) are tightly controlled by end-user requirements. Section 232 tariff exposure on steel and aluminum inputs affects the landed cost of imported cans, and the high cube-to-value ratio of empty containers makes freight economics a dominant factor in sourcing strategy. Domestic production capacity is substantial, so offshore procurement is typically driven by specialty formats or cost arbitrage on specific SKUs.
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Food-contact metal cans must comply with FDA regulations governing coatings and linings that contact food, including restrictions on certain epoxy-based coatings. Importers should obtain material safety data and compliance documentation from the foreign manufacturer confirming that interior coatings meet applicable FDA food-contact standards before the cans are filled domestically.
Empty metal cans have a very high volume-to-weight ratio, meaning containers fill by cube long before they reach weight limits. This makes ocean freight per-unit costs disproportionately high compared to denser goods, which is why most US buyers source cans domestically or from nearby suppliers unless a specialty format or significant price differential justifies the freight premium.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $17.1M | $6.9M | -$10.2M |
| CANADA | $579K | $14.7M | +$14.1M |
| CHINA | $2.6M | -- | -$2.6M |
| GERMANY | $1.5M | $640K | -$883K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.
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