| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901909000 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3901905501 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7324100010 | Doc | 83.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7324900000 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Stainless Steel Urn for Ashes
A stainless steel urn for ashes is a container designed to hold the cremated remains of a deceased individual. Constructed from stainless steel, these urns offer durability, corrosion resistance, and a modern aesthetic.
Material
Stainless steel is an alloy primarily composed of iron, chromium, and often nickel, providing significant strength and resistance to rust and staining. Common grades used in urn construction include 304 and 316 stainless steel, with 316 offering greater corrosion resistance, particularly in marine environments. The steel is typically polished or coated for aesthetic purposes.
Purpose
The primary purpose of an urn is to respectfully contain and store cremated remains. Stainless steel urns serve this purpose while offering a lasting and robust vessel. They are often chosen for their longevity and ability to withstand various environmental conditions.
Function
- Containment: Securely holds the cremated remains. Sizes vary to accommodate different volumes of ashes, typically based on body weight. A standard cubic inch volume is often used as a guide (1 cubic inch per 100 pounds of body weight is a common approximation).
- Portability: Many stainless steel urns are designed to be portable, facilitating transport for memorial services, scattering ceremonies, or relocation.
- Display/Memorialization: Some urns are designed for display in a home or niche, serving as a memorial object.
- Burial/Niche Placement: Suitable for in-ground burial or placement in a columbarium niche.
- Water Resistance: Stainless steel's corrosion resistance makes it suitable for scattering at sea or in other bodies of water, although not all urns are specifically designed for this purpose.
Usage Scenarios
- Traditional Memorialization: Used in place of a traditional casket for individuals choosing cremation.
- Scattering Ceremonies: Portable designs facilitate scattering ashes in meaningful locations.
- Keepsake Urns: Smaller versions are used to hold a portion of the ashes for family members.
- Niche Columbariums: Commonly used for placement in columbarium niches.
- Burial: Suitable for direct in-ground burial.
- Travel: Portable urns allow for the transport of remains during travel.
Common Types
- Cylinder Urns: The most common type, featuring a simple cylindrical shape.
- Book Urns: Designed to resemble a book, often with personalized engravings.
- Heart-Shaped Urns: Symbolic designs representing love and remembrance.
- Tree of Life Urns: Featuring a tree design, symbolizing growth and connection.
- Keepsake Urns: Smaller versions designed to hold a portion of ashes.
- Double Urns: Designed to hold the ashes of two individuals.
- Engravable Urns: Allow for personalization with names, dates, or messages.
- Water-Resistant/Scatter Urns: Specifically designed for scattering ashes in water, often with a sealed lid or weighted base.
Stainless steel urns for ashes fall under the category of sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:
- 7324100010: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Sinks and wash basins, of stainless steel. Stainless steel sinks with one or more drawn bowls (basins). While described as sinks, this code encompasses items constructed of stainless steel with bowl-like formations, which could include urns.
- 73: Iron or steel articles.
- 24: Sanitary ware, including parts thereof.
- 100010: Specifically designates stainless steel sinks with one or more drawn bowls (basins).
- 7324900000: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Other, including parts. This is a broader category that could apply if the urn doesn't specifically fit the definition of a sink or washbasin.
- 73: Iron or steel articles.
- 24: Sanitary ware, including parts thereof.
- 900000: Covers other sanitary ware and parts not specifically classified elsewhere.
Tax Rate Information:
- 7324100010: Base tariff: 3.4%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%. Total tariff: 83.4%.
- 7324900000: Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%. Total tariff: 80.0%.
Important Note: Both HS codes 7324100010 and 7324900000 are subject to an additional tariff of 25% on steel and aluminum products, which will increase to 30% after April 2, 2025.