Battery Can Blackplate Steel Coils from China
Specialty blackplate for alkaline battery cans, ultra-thin <0.361 mm cold-rolled nonalloy steel coils ≥600 mm wide. Classifies under HTS 7209.18.25.85 as not further worked cold-reduced product. High purity surface essential for battery performance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Battery grades require low carbon (<0.06%)—include analysis certificates proving nonalloy status
• Tight thickness control (±0.005 mm typical)—caliper measurements at entry recommended
• Distinguish from razor blade steel (US Note d)—different dimensions/composition limits