Tin Free Steel (TFS) Chromium Coated Alternative
Tin Free Steel (TFS) with a chromium coating is a flat-rolled non-alloy steel product under 0.5 mm thick and at least 600 mm wide. It is used as an alternative to tin-plated steel for can ends and food packaging applications. This product is classified under this tariff item as a tin-plated or coated flat-rolled product, with the chromium coating serving as a tin-free equivalent.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the thickness is 0.5 mm or more
Thicker tin-plated flat-rolled products are classified under this subheading.
If coated with a material other than tin or chromium
Other metallic coatings, such as zinc or paint, fall under this residual subheading.
If the width is less than 600 mm
Products narrower than 600 mm are classified under heading 72.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the product's chromium coating is applied over a non-alloy steel base and that the thickness is below 0.5 mm to meet the tariff item's specifications
• Keep commercial invoices and packing lists that clearly state the product's dimensions and coating type for CBSA inspection
• Consider consulting a customs broker to verify whether the TFS qualifies as a tin equivalent under Canadian tariff classification rules
Related Products under Tariff item 7210.12.00
Bright Finish Electrolytic Tinplate Sheets
Bright finish electrolytic tinplate sheets, less than 0.5 mm thick, made from non-alloy steel and at least 600 mm wide. The tin coating gives a specular surface suitable for high-visibility packaging. This product falls under tariff item 7210.12.00 as a flat-rolled product of non-alloy steel plated or coated with tin.
Decorative Tinplate for Gift Cans
Decorative tinplate sheets, less than 0.5 mm thick, of non-alloy steel at least 600 mm wide, printed for use in premium gift cans. The product is classified under tariff item 7210.12.00 as the base tin-plated flat-rolled product before printing or further working. Printing alone does not change its classification as a flat-rolled product.
Double Reduced (DR) Tinplate for Fancy Cans
Double reduced (DR) tinplate sheets, less than 0.5 mm thick, of non-alloy steel at least 600 mm wide, with a double-reduced temper for enhanced strength in fancy food cans. This product is classified under tariff item 7210.12.00 as a thin tin-plated flat-rolled product. The double reduction process does not alter its classification.
Electrolytic Chrome Coated Steel (ECCS) for Ends
Electrolytic Chrome Coated Steel (ECCS) sheets, also known as tin-free steel, are flat-rolled non-alloy steel products with a metallic chromium coating. These sheets are under 0.5 mm thick and over 600 mm wide, making them suitable for manufacturing can ends and closures. They fall under this tariff item as they are plated or coated with tin (including chromium-based tin-free equivalents) and meet the specified thickness and width criteria.
ETP Tinplate for Beverage Can Bodies
Electrolytic tinplate (ETP) sheets, less than 0.5 mm thick, of non-alloy steel at least 600 mm wide, with a bright tin coating for food-grade beverage cans. This product is classified under tariff item 7210.12.00 as a flat-rolled product of non-alloy steel plated with tin. The tin coating provides corrosion resistance and a food-safe surface.
Food Grade Electrolytic Tinplate for Pet Food
Food-grade electrolytic tinplate sheets, less than 0.5 mm thick, of non-alloy steel at least 600 mm wide, with a heavy chrome layer under the tin for sulfur resistance in pet food cans. This product is classified under tariff item 7210.12.00 as a tin-plated flat-rolled product. The chrome layer does not change the essential character of the tin coating.