Empty can Hs Code

Empty can harmonized system code

Product Overview The empty can classified under HS Code 731029 refers to metal containers fabricated primarily from tinplate or tin-free steel, designed without internal contents for subsequent filling. These cans exhibit standardized dimensions and gauge thicknesses, typically ranging from 0.20 mm to 0.35 mm in sheet thickness, ensuring structural integrity and compatibility with automated filling lines. The manufacturing process involves deep drawing and ironing techniques to produce seamless, corrosion-resistant containers that meet stringent quality criteria such as dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and weld integrity. HS Code 731029 encompasses subcategories including cylindrical cans, rectangular cans, and other shaped containers intended for food and non-food applications. Commercially, these empty cans serve essential roles in the foodservice industry for packaging preserved foods, as well as in retail and processing sectors requiring durable, airtight storage solutions. Their robust construction and compliance with food-grade standards position them as reliable packaging components, facilitating product shelf-life extension and transportation efficiency in global supply chains. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 731029 is structured within Chapter 73 (Articles of Iron or Steel), Heading 7310 (Tanks, Casks, Drums, Canisters, Boxes and Similar Containers, of Iron or Steel), with Subheading 29 specifically designating empty cans of iron or steel. The classification is predicated on the product’s material composition and its function as a container without internal contents, distinguishing it from filled or assembled packaging units. Trade considerations dictate that these empty cans are commonly packed in bulk on pallets or in corrugated cardboard cartons, employing corrosion inhibitors or protective coatings to preserve surface integrity during maritime or multimodal transport. Quality standards aligned with ISO 9001 and relevant FDA or EU food contact regulations are critical for compliance, alongside adherence to WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation and Harmonized System protocols. The product’s measurable attributes, such as can volume (commonly 250 ml to 5 liters), material thickness, and weight, are meticulously documented to ensure proper customs declaration and tariff application, thereby facilitating seamless international trade and regulatory conformity.

Empty can Chapter Note

1.- In this Chapter the expression “cast iron” applies to products obtained by casting in which iron predominates by weight over each of the other elements and which do not comply with the chemical composition of steel as defined in Note 1 (d) to Chapter 72. 2.- In this Chapter the word “wire” means hot or cold-formed products of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16 mm.