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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of iron or steel containers for compressed air or liquefied gas (SITC 69243) totaled $33.8M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Iron or Steel Containers for Compressed Air or Liquefied Gas paid $12.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 41% on $30.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEngineered to withstand elevated internal pressures, iron and steel containers for compressed air or liquefied gas — including cylinders, pressure vessels, and gas bottles — serve the industrial gas, welding supply, fire suppression, and energy sectors. These articles are subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel, and many must also comply with DOT pressure-vessel regulations and may require third-party certification before use in the United States. Unlike general-purpose drums or tanks, classification here turns on the vessel's design rating for pressure service rather than its capacity.
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In addition to customs entry, steel cylinders for compressed or liquefied gas must typically meet US Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications for pressure vessels. Importers may need to demonstrate compliance with applicable DOT cylinder standards and markings before the containers can be placed into service domestically.
The key distinction is design intent and pressure rating. General-purpose drums and tanks not rated for pressure service fall under the iron/steel containers heading (69241), while vessels specifically engineered to hold compressed air or liquefied gas under pressure are classified here (69243), regardless of their physical size or capacity.
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