The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for of a capacity of 50 liters or more is 7310.10. Under the 2026 Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), the representative MFN general duty rate is 3.3%[Japan Customs Tariff 2026].
Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
Imports of Of a capacity of 50 liters or more into Japan require NACCS declaration under Japan Customs schedule. Food and agricultural items require MHLW Food Sanitation notification and MAFF plant/animal quarantine permits.
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Of a capacity of 50 liters or more
MODULE 11: Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度)
Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Japan Customs (税関), valid for 3 years for HS 7310.10.
Query the official Japan Customs Advance Ruling database:
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) general duty for Of a capacity of 50 liters or more?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), Of a capacity of 50 liters or more is classified under HS 7310.10 (Heading 7310, Chapter 73). The representative JP MFN general duty rate is 3.3%.
How is HS 7310.10 distinguished within Heading 7310 (Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment)?
Heading 7310 covers Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment. Subheading 7310.10 specifically isolates Of a capacity of 50 liters or more. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 7310.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 7310.10?
Related subheadings under Heading 7310 include 7310.21, 7310.29. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Of a capacity of 50 liters or more into Japan?
Importers require a Japan Customs Import Declaration (輸入申告書) lodged via NACCS by a licensed Customs Broker (通関士), Corporate Number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.
Can goods under HS 7310.10 enter duty-free under CPTPP or RCEP into Japan?
Yes. Goods originating in CPTPP member states, RCEP nations, EU Member States (Japan-EU EPA), or the United States (Japan-US Trade Agreement) satisfying origin rules enter Japan under preferential rates.
What is the Japanese customs duty and tax de minimis threshold for Of a capacity of 50 liters or more?
Under Article 14-18 of the Customs Tariff Law, imported goods with a total CIF value of ¥10,000 JPY or less enter Japan duty-free and tax-free (excluding specified leather/textile items).
How can an importer obtain a Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示) for HS 7310.10?
Importers or customs brokers may submit a written request for an Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification (事前教示制度) to Japan Customs (税関) for legally binding classification valid for 3 years.
What Consumption Tax (消費税) applies to imports of HS 7310.10 into Japan?
Japan levies Consumption Tax at 10.00% standard (8.00% reduced for food and beverages) on the CIF value plus customs duty. There is no US-style federal VAT/GST distinction.
Are there Merchandise Processing or Harbor Maintenance fees in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge US-style MPF or HMF. Importers pay the applied customs duty plus 10% Consumption Tax; declarations are lodged via NACCS.
What is the importer identification and customs broker requirement in Japan?
Commercial importers require a Corporate Number (法人番号) and typically clear through a licensed Customs Broker (通関士) via the NACCS electronic system.
What prohibited or restricted goods controls apply to HS 7310.10 in Japan?
Certain commodities require METI import approval, or MHLW/MAFF quarantine clearance, prior to Japan Customs release. Some leather and textile items carry tariff-rate quotas.
What Japanese trade remedy (anti-dumping / countervailing) measures apply to HS 7310.10?
Importers must verify whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties administered by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and METI apply to their specific country of origin.
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond applied customs duty and 10% Consumption Tax.
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