7310.10.00 - Of a capacity of 50 liters or more

This HTS category, 7310.10.00, specifically covers containers of iron or steel designed for storing or transporting materials other than compressed or liquefied gases. The defining characteristic of this classification is their substantial volume, requiring a capacity of 50 liters or more. These containers are typically robust and are intended for a wide range of industrial, commercial, or agricultural uses where larger quantities of goods need to be held or moved. They are not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment and may be lined or heat insulated but are not considered specialized machinery.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7310.29.00 (which would cover containers of a capacity less than 50 liters), by the sheer volume these containers are designed to hold. While both categories concern iron or steel containers of a certain capacity range (up to 300 liters), the 50-liter threshold marks a significant difference in scale and, consequently, the intended applications and handling requirements of the goods.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to provide more specific classification. The subcategories allow for the precise identification of items such as refillable stainless steel kegs (7310.10.00.05), which have specific applications in beverage industries, and empty steel drums and barrels (7310.10.00.15), which are general-purpose containers for various bulk materials. The residual category, "Other" (7310.10.00.90), captures all other iron or steel containers meeting the 50-liter capacity requirement that do not fall into the more specific classifications.