U.S. exports of Other Metal Containers (NAICS 332313) totaled $2.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Other Metal Containers paid $13K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.32% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Other Metal Containers imports of $1.2M in August 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMetal containers beyond the standard can and drum categories — including specialty industrial bins, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and custom-fabricated enclosures — serve diverse end markets from chemical storage to food processing. HTS classification of metal containers turns on material (steel vs. aluminum vs. other), capacity, closure type, and intended contents, with separate subheadings for pressure-rated versus non-pressure vessels. Trade professionals should verify whether a given container falls under Chapter 73 (iron or steel articles) or Chapter 76 (aluminum articles), as the duty treatment and any applicable trade-remedy orders differ by chapter.
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28 import shipments a month
Capacity, construction (rigid vs. composite), and whether the container is designed for repeated use or single use are key factors. Intermediate bulk containers above a certain capacity threshold are classified differently from drums and pails, and the body material (steel, aluminum, or other metal) further determines the applicable HTS chapter and subheading.
Yes — antidumping and countervailing duty orders have historically covered certain steel drums and similar containers from specific countries. Importers should check the scope of active orders with the Department of Commerce and confirm origin documentation to avoid unexpected duty liability.
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National industry 3 of 3 in naics industry 33231
National industry 332313 · $2.1M of $118.2M
Exports · August 2026
destination
Trinidad and Tobago and Canada together take 44% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
origin
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3323 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.7M of Other Metal Containers and exported $18.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.