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CN code 7310 29 of the Combined Nomenclature covers cans and containers closed by welding or crimping, of iron or steel, with a capacity of less than 50 litres, intended for non-food products. In commercial practice, these are cans for paints, varnishes, solvents, adhesives, technical oils, lubricants, plant protection products, household chemicals and other non-food substances. Containers may be round, rectangular or shaped, with press-on lids, screw caps or hermetically sealed closures. Classification under CN 7310 29 requires steel material, welding or crimping closure method and non-food intended use. Food cans are classified under CN 7310 21 and aluminium packaging under heading 7612. Steel aerosol containers are classified under CN 7311 00 as compressed gas containers. Cans intended for transport of dangerous substances must hold a UN type approval certificate. Classification follows the General Rules for Interpretation, Rules 1 and 6, and notes to Chapter 73 CN.

Importing steel cans under CN code 7310 29 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code. Since 1 January 2026, steel cans under heading 7310 fall within the scope of CBAM, requiring importers to register as authorised CBAM declarants, submit quarterly emissions declarations and purchase CBAM certificates. Cans intended for transport of dangerous substances (ADR classes 3, 6.1, 8, 9) must hold a UN packaging type approval. Containers for plant protection products are subject to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Packaging for chemical substances must comply with CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 regarding hazard labelling. Required documents include a commercial invoice with technical description (capacity, material, closure type, coating), manufacturer specification, UN type approval (for ADR packaging), material certificates and certificate of origin. Products must comply with REACH. Current MFN duty rates and trade measures should be verified in the TARIC database.

Steel cans under CN code 7310 29 may be subject to EU trade defence measures. Steel safeguard measures under the TRQ system may cover packaging under heading 7310. Imports from Russia and Belarus are prohibited under EU sanctions. Anti-dumping duties on steel packaging from specific countries may apply - the current status should be verified in TARIC. The non-food steel can market is significant in the chemical, pharmaceutical and construction sectors. Major steel packaging producers are located in China, India, Turkey and Europe. Steel cans are subject to packaging waste regulations (Directive 94/62/EC) and EPR. Preferential rates under EU FTAs may reduce import costs subject to documented preferential origin. Total import cost includes conventional duty, any AD and safeguard measures, CBAM obligations and VAT. Current trade measures are available in the TARIC system of the European Commission.

The import procedure for other steel cans under 50 litres (CN code 7310 29) into the European Union requires filing a customs declaration in the national import system. Essential documents include a commercial invoice, transport document, certificate of origin (for preferential tariff rates) and quality certificates confirming compliance with EN standards. Steel articles may be subject to EU safeguard measures and anti-dumping duties depending on the country of origin. The standard duty rate ranges from 0% to 3.7% depending on the specific TARIC subheading. Import VAT is charged on the.