TFS Blackplate Precursor Annealed Coil from Canada
Annealed blackplate coils designed as precursor for Tin Free Steel (TFS), chemically treated post-import but imported bare. Ultra-thin gauge (<0.361 mm) ensures proper electrolytic chromium application later. HTS 7209.18.25.20 as uncoated cold-rolled annealed product.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Avoid any pre-coating; even phosphate layers count as chemical treatment per Chapter notes
• Mill analysis must confirm nonalloy per US Chapter 72 definitions
• Confirm statistical reporting requirements for .2520 suffix via blackplate designation