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U.S. imports of aluminum tanks, casks, drums & cans — 300 liters or less (SITC 69242) totaled $26.9M in April 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Aluminum Tanks, Casks, Drums & Cans — 300 Liters or Less paid $10.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 43% on $23.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAluminum drums, cans, and small tanks at or below 300 liters capacity are widely used in specialty chemical, pharmaceutical ingredient, and food-grade liquid packaging, where aluminum's non-reactive surface and recyclability are commercial advantages. Like other aluminum mill products and fabricated articles, imports in this category are subject to Section 232 tariffs, making total landed cost sensitive to origin and any applicable quota arrangements. The capacity ceiling of 300 liters is the key classification boundary separating these containers from the larger-vessel heading.
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The containers themselves, as empty packaging articles, are not subject to USDA or FDA admissibility review at entry. However, if imported filled with food, drug, or other regulated contents, the contents — not the container — trigger the applicable agency review process.
Commercial invoices and technical specifications should clearly state the nominal capacity in liters for each container type. CBP may request manufacturer datasheets or engineering drawings if the stated capacity is near the 300-liter threshold, so maintaining detailed product documentation is advisable.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $989K | $58.8M | +$57.8M |
| MEXICO | $12.4M | $8.6M | -$3.8M |
| TAIWAN | $259K | $3.9M | +$3.6M |
| GERMANY | $2.4M | $499K | -$1.9M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $2.0M | $18K | -$2.0M |
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