7612.10.00.00 - Collapsible tubular containers

This HTS category, 7612.10.00.00, specifically covers collapsible tubular containers manufactured from aluminum. These containers are designed for the storage and dispensing of various substances, excluding compressed or liquefied gases. Examples include toothpaste tubes, pharmaceutical ointment tubes, and aluminum tubes for adhesives or paints. The key defining characteristic is their collapsible tubular form, which allows for controlled dispensing of the contents and a reduction in volume as the product is used.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 7612.90, which encompasses "other" aluminum containers of similar capacity and construction but are not specifically collapsible tubes. While both fall under the broader heading of aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes, and similar containers, 7612.10.00.00 narrows the scope to the unique design and functionality of collapsible tubes.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 7612.10.00.00. Therefore, the classification hinges on the physical characteristics of the container being an aluminum article that is tubular and collapsible. The capacity of these containers is also limited to 300 liters, and they are not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment, nor are they primarily intended for compressed or liquefied gases.