ECCS Blackplate Steel Coils from Japan
Electrolytically cleaned cold-rolled blackplate steel coils, thickness below 0.361 mm, width over 600 mm, nonalloy composition. Falls under HTS 7209.18.25.85 as cold-reduced, not further worked despite cleaning (not a coating). Primarily imported for metal packaging like aerosol cans and closures.
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
• Provide chemical composition certificates confirming nonalloy steel (no specified alloying elements per Chapter 72 notes)
• Document cold-rolling process; distinguish from hot-rolled via surface finish and mill certifications
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'tinplate'—this is uncoated blackplate only