MR Type Cold-Rolled Blackplate for General Packaging from China

MR (metallic reactivity) grade blackplate, cold-rolled nonalloy steel coils under 0.361 mm thick and 600 mm+ wide. Classified in HTS 7209.18.25.85 for its blackplate status—not clad, plated, or further worked. Standard material for welded tin-free steel cans and general metal packaging.

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

Include grade specifications (e.g

MR type per ASTM A623) in entry docs to support packaging end-use claims if needed

Inspect for coil integrity; damaged edges may trigger secondary customs exam for thickness verification