7311.00.00.30Seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA
HTS Code 7311.00.00.30 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalArticles of iron or steelContainers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steelCertified prior to exportation to have been made in accordance with the safety requirements of sections 178.36 through 178.68 of title 49 CFR or under a specific exemption to those requirements:Seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3B, 3E, 3HT, 3T or DOT-E followed by a specific exemption number in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 7311.00.00.30
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 75%
- $7,500.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 75.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $17,547.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 7311.00.00.30
Set at 7311.00.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 25%
- Units of Quantity
- No., kg
- China75%
- Mexico50%
- Canada50%
- Vietnam50%
- Germany50%
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US Import Duty on HTS 7311.00.00.30 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 50%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 75% |
| Mexico | Free |
| 50% |
| Canada | Free |
| 50% |
| Vietnam | Free |
| 50% |
| Germany | Free |
| 50% |
| Japan | Free |
| 50% |
| South Korea | Free |
| 50% |
| Taiwan | Free |
| 50% |
| India | Free |
| 50% |
| Ireland | Free |
| 50% |
| Italy | Free |
| 50% |
| Switzerland | Free |
| 50% |
| Thailand | Free |
| 50% |
| Malaysia | Free |
| 50% |
| United Kingdom | Free |
| 50% |
| France | Free |
| 50% |
| Indonesia | Free |
| 50% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 50% |
| Bangladesh | Free |
| 50% |
| Cambodia | Free |
| 50% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Mexico pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Canada pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Vietnam pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Germany pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Japan pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from South Korea pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Taiwan pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from India pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Ireland pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Italy pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Switzerland pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Thailand pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Malaysia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from United Kingdom pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from France pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Indonesia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Brazil pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Bangladesh pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Cambodia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 7311.00.00.30 From
In 2025 the US imported $24M of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked dot 3a, 3ax, 3aa (HTS 7311.00.00.30), up 18% on 2024, mostly from China (45%), South Korea (36%) and India (10%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $11M | 45% | 43% | 75% |
| South Korea | $9M | 36% | 26% | 50% |
| India | $2M | 10% | 137% | 50% |
| Canada | $846K | 3% | 42% | 50% |
| Austria | $580K | 2% | 51% | 50% |
| Mexico | $324K | 1% | 248% | 50% |
| Brazil | $196K | 1% | 82% | 50% |
| Czech Republic | $106K | 0% | 73% | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 0% | 36% | 50% |
| Italy | $87K | 0% | 60% | 50% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 7311.00.00.30 cover?
HTS code 7311.00.00.30 covers seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (Seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3B, 3E, 3HT, 3T or DOT-E followed by a specific exemption number), classified under Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7311.00.00.30?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 7311.00.00.30 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Vietnam pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
What is the US tariff on seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA (HTS 7311.00.00.30) from Mexico pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
Where does the US import HTS 7311.00.00.30 from?
In 2025 the US imported $24M of seamless steel containers not overwrapped, marked DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA under HTS 7311.00.00.30, mostly from China (45%), South Korea (36%) and India (10%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 7311.00.00.30?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 7311.00.00.30 is 50%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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