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
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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