U.S. exports of Aluminum Reservoirs, Tanks & Vats Over 300 Liters (SITC 69212) totaled $3.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Aluminum Reservoirs, Tanks & Vats Over 300 Liters paid $15K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Reservoirs, Tanks & Vats Over 300 Liters imports of $202K in August 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $458K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLarge-capacity aluminum containment vessels — reservoirs, tanks, and vats exceeding 300 liters — serve the chemical processing, food and beverage, and water treatment industries, where aluminum's corrosion resistance and light weight are key selection criteria. Importers should note that aluminum articles are subject to Section 232 tariffs, which can materially affect landed cost calculations for bulk storage equipment. Classification hinges on capacity threshold: vessels at or below 300 liters fall under a separate SITC heading, making accurate volume documentation essential at entry.
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Tanks, reservoirs, and vats with a capacity exceeding 300 liters fall under this heading (69212), while smaller aluminum containers of 300 liters or less are classified separately. Importers must document the nominal capacity of each vessel to ensure correct classification and avoid misclassification penalties.
Yes. Aluminum articles, including large storage tanks, are generally subject to Section 232 tariffs. Importers should verify the current applicability and any country-specific exclusions or quota arrangements with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
Basic heading 69212 · $3.1M of $13.0B
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Exports · August 2026
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Taiwan and Canada together take 88% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.9M of Aluminum Reservoirs, Tanks & Vats Over 300 Liters and exported $23.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.