DR-8 Blackplate Cold-Rolled Coil for Paint Cans from China
DR-8 (double reduced) blackplate steel coil, cold-rolled to <0.361 mm thickness, ≥600 mm wide, suited for paint and chemical can stock. Classifies in HTS 7209.18.25 as nonalloy flat-rolled cold-reduced product in coils, blackplate spec, no further treatments. Double reduction enhances strength for rigid packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Validate double-reduced status with process documentation; measure thickness at multiple points for compliance
• No duty relief for rust per chapter rule
• Segregate from tool steel mixes during customs exam