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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of stoppers, caps, lids, capsules, threaded bungs, bung covers, and seals of base metal (SITC 69953) totaled $87.6M in July 2026, traded with 55 countries.
Importers of Stoppers, Caps, Lids, Capsules, Threaded Bungs, Bung Covers, and Seals of Base Metal paid $20.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $81.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Basic heading 72 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69953 · $87.6M of $26.7B
Bottle capsules, threaded bungs, crown caps, and similar closure hardware of base metal are high-volume packaging components used across the beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food-processing industries. The commercial breadth of this heading — spanning aluminum wine capsules to steel drum bungs — means that material composition, thread specification, and intended container type are the primary factors driving both classification and sourcing decisions. Antidumping or countervailing duty orders on certain steel or aluminum products from specific origins can affect landed cost, so importers should verify whether any trade-remedy orders cover the specific closure type and metal grade being sourced.
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2.5K shipments/mo
The distinction typically rests on the closure's design function: capsules that wrap over a bottle neck for tamper evidence or decoration are classified here alongside threaded caps and crown corks. The specific metal (aluminum vs. steel vs. other base metal) and the closure mechanism (threaded, crimped, press-fit) are noted in the tariff schedule subdivisions and can affect the applicable duty rate.
Yes. Antidumping or countervailing duty orders on aluminum or steel products from certain countries can extend to downstream articles like caps and closures if the product falls within the scope of the order. Importers should request a scope ruling from the Department of Commerce or consult a trade attorney when sourcing from countries subject to such orders.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 46% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$87.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$40.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.