Tinned Steel Paint Can Scrap
Emptied and flattened scrap from 1-gallon paint cans with electrolytic tin interior coating. This tinned steel waste from consumer and contractor collections is classified under tariff item 7204.30.00, requiring thorough cleaning due to paint residue.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scrap is mixed with other ferrous waste
Mixed ferrous waste and scrap is classified under other waste and scrap of iron or steel.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure paint cans are completely empty and free from dried paint residue to meet CBSA standards
• Provide certificates of cleaning if the cans held hazardous materials
• Verify that the scrap is flattened or crushed to facilitate transport and inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 7204.30.00
Electrolytic Tinplate Coil Scrap
Edge trim and reject coils from electrolytic tinplate (ETP) production, featuring a thin tin coating on steel substrate. This prime manufacturing scrap is classified under tariff item 7204.30.00 as waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel, suitable for remelting in steel mills.
Industrial Tinned Steel Sheeting Scrap
Punching and skeleton scrap from tinned steel sheets used in appliance manufacturing. This clean, oil-free scrap is classified under tariff item 7204.30.00 as waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel, ideal for steel mill remelt.
Obsolete Tinned Steel Utensil Scrap
End-of-life scrap from tinned steel kitchen utensils like measuring cups and funnels. This obsolete scrap is classified under tariff item 7204.30.00 as waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel, collected from household sources for recycling.
Post-Consumer Tin Can Mixed Scrap
Baled mixed scrap from household tin cans including vegetables, soups, and pet food containers. This tinned iron or steel waste, collected via municipal recycling, is classified under tariff item 7204.30.00 after processing to remove labels and food residue.
Tin-Coated Steel Drum Scrap
Flattened scrap from 55-gallon steel drums lined with tin for chemical or food storage. This tinned steel waste, suitable for remelting after detinning, is classified under tariff item 7204.30.00 as industrial packaging waste.
Tinned Can End Scrap
Manufacturing rejects and trim from tinplated can ends used for sealing food cans. This lightweight tinned steel scrap is classified under tariff item 7204.30.00 for remelting into new tinplate, representing high-volume waste from the canning industry.