Cold-Rolled Blackplate Steel for Can Manufacturing from China
Thin cold-rolled nonalloy steel sheet under 0.361 mm thick, in coils, not further worked beyond cold-rolling, specifically classified as blackplate under HTS 7209.18.25.85. Used primarily for fabricating metal food and beverage cans due to its formability and corrosion resistance. Meets the precise thickness and width criteria (600 mm+) for this subheading.
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
• Verify exact thickness measurement (<0.361 mm) with certified mill test reports to avoid reclassification to thicker gauges
• Ensure no surface treatments like coating or cladding; import as 'not further worked' with clean surface inspection