Battery Can Blackplate Steel Coils from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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