HS Code for Aluminum tanks
HS code 761100 is assigned to aluminium reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers designed for materials other than compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity exceeding 300 liters. These containers may or may not be lined and are specifically characterized by the absence of mechanical or thermal equipment. This classification focuses on the basic storage vessel itself, made predominantly of aluminium, and intended for bulk storage or processing of liquids or solids under ambient conditions. The capacity threshold and the exclusion of gas containers and integrated equipment are critical for accurate classification.
Products Included
- Large aluminium storage tanks for water, chemicals, or petroleum products
- Industrial aluminium vats for processing or mixing (without heating/cooling)
- Aluminium reservoirs for food-grade liquids
- Bulk liquid transport tanks made of aluminium (if not for gas and over 300L)
- Aluminium process vessels without integrated mechanical or thermal components
Common Misclassification
Aluminum tanks (761100) are frequently misclassified with smaller aluminium containers (7612), containers for compressed or liquefied gas (761300), or machinery incorporating tanks (Chapter 84). The primary distinction from 7612 is capacity; 761100 is for containers over 300 liters, while 7612 covers those up to 300 liters. HS code 761300 is specifically for high-pressure cylinders for gases, which are explicitly excluded from 761100. If an aluminium tank is fitted with mechanical components (e.g., agitators) or thermal equipment (e.g., heating coils), it would generally be classified under Chapter 84 as machinery, rather than as a simple container under 761100.
FAQ
What is the HS code for aluminum tanks?
The Harmonized System (HS) code for aluminum tanks with a capacity over 300 liters, not for compressed gas and without mechanical/thermal equipment, is 761100.
Does HS code 761100 include tanks for compressed gas?
No, HS code 761100 specifically excludes containers for compressed or liquefied gas; those are classified under HS code 761300.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Aluminum tanks?
The HS code for Aluminum tanks is 761100 (Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for material (not compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment).
How do I classify Aluminum tanks for customs?
Aluminum tanks is classified under HS code 761100 — Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for material (not compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Aluminum tanks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761100 for Aluminum tanks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.