DR8 Tinplate for General Line Cans from China

DR8 grade double reduced electrolytic tinplate, 0.5 mm minimum thickness, 1,050 mm width for general line metal cans. Precisely HTS 7210.11.00.00: tin-plated nonalloy steel flat-rolled products ≥0.5 mm, >600 mm wide. Balances formability and strength for can body stock.

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

Grade designation (DR8) should match temper and thickness specs in entry docs

Test for proper tin adhesion per industry standards

Avoid classifying based on end-use canning alone