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HTS Code · Chapter 83 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8309.90.00.80Stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel

Also written 8309900080 and 8309.90.0080

HTS Code 8309.90.00.80 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalMiscellaneous articles of base metalStoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, and parts thereof, of base metal:OtherOther:Of steel in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from China pay 52.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).

From China, the total duty on 8309.90.00.80 last changed on Apr 6, 2026, from 37.6% to 52.6%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8309.90.00.80

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
52.6%
$5,260.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
53.07%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$15,307.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.82.09Section 232 Metals: Other Derivative Articles (Lower Rate)9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 3

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Base Duty Rates for 8309.90.00.80

Set at 8309.90.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
2.6%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
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Column 2 (Non-NTR)
45%
Units of Quantity
kg, No.
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China52.6%
  • Mexico27.6%
  • Canada27.6%
  • Vietnam27.6%
  • Germany27.6%
Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8309.90.00.80 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from China pay 52.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 27.6%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.

Total duty from China
52.6%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
27.6%
From Mexico, Canada and 17 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China2.6%52.6%
Mexico2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%25% with USMCA
Canada2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%25% with USMCA
Vietnam2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Germany2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Japan2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
South Korea2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%25% with US-Korea FTA
Taiwan2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
India2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Ireland2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Italy2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Switzerland2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Thailand2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Malaysia2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
United Kingdom2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
France2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Indonesia2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Brazil2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Bangladesh2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Cambodia2.6%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
27.6%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from China pay 52.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Mexico pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Canada pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Vietnam pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Germany pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Japan pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from South Korea pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Taiwan pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from India pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Ireland pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Italy pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Switzerland pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Thailand pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Malaysia pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from United Kingdom pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from France pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Indonesia pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Brazil pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Bangladesh pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Cambodia pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 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 (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. 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 · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8309.90.00.80 From

In 2025 the US imported $166M of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80), mostly from Canada (22%), Mexico (18%) and Spain (17%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Canada$36M22%New27.6%25% with USMCA
Mexico$31M18%New27.6%25% with USMCA
Spain$28M17%New27.6%
China$14M8%New52.6%
Italy$9M6%New27.6%
Poland$8M5%New27.6%
India$8M5%New27.6%
Netherlands$7M4%New27.6%
Germany$6M3%New27.6%
Thailand$4M2%New27.6%

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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Protest No. 3004-92-100184; cans and can ends; cans which are to be closed by soldering or crimping; HQ 951510

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Sealing Wire

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Protest 3801-3-102832; cans and can ends; cans closed byrolling and crimping; HRLs 953509, 951510

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HTS 8309.90.00.80 FAQ

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What does HTS code 8309.90.00.80 cover?

HTS code 8309.90.00.80 covers stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (Of steel), classified under Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous articles of base metal) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.6%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8309.90.00.80?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8309.90.00.80 is 2.6%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%. 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 stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from China pay 52.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).

What is the US tariff on stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Vietnam pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

What is the US tariff on stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel (HTS 8309.90.00.80) from Mexico pay 27.6% in duties: the 2.6% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 25%.

Where does the US import HTS 8309.90.00.80 from?

In 2025 the US imported $166M of stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, of steel under HTS 8309.90.00.80, mostly from Canada (22%), Mexico (18%) and Spain (17%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8309.90.00.80?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8309.90.00.80 is 27.6%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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