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NAICSSector 33
U.S. imports of other metal containers (NAICS 332439) totaled $152.6M in April 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Other Metal Containers paid $30.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $150.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBeyond standard cylindrical cans, this category captures a wide range of light-gauge metal packaging — including rectangular tins, pails, aerosol shells, specialty closures, and decorative metal boxes — used across paint, chemical, food gift, and industrial packaging markets. Product diversity within this grouping means HTS classification at the 10-digit level can vary significantly by shape, closure type, and intended use, making precise product description on commercial invoices essential. Section 232 tariff exposure on steel and aluminum content applies broadly, and importers of decorative or specialty tins often source from Asia where lithographic printing and embossing capabilities are concentrated.
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CBP expects commercial invoices to specify the metal type (steel, aluminum, tinplate), gauge or wall thickness, shape, closure mechanism, capacity, and intended use. Vague descriptions like 'metal containers' are insufficient and can trigger CF-28 requests for information or reclassification. Working with a licensed customs broker to pre-classify specialty formats before the first shipment is strongly recommended.
For NAICS reporting purposes, both fall within 332439 (Other Metal Containers), but for HTS import classification they may fall under different subheadings depending on construction and use. Decorative tins intended for retail gift packaging and heavy-duty industrial pails for chemical storage can carry different duty rates and may have different Section 232 applicability, so each product type should be classified individually.
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.