DR-8 Blackplate Cold-Rolled Coil for Paint Cans from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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