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

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

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