Cold-Rolled Blackplate Steel for Can Manufacturing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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