Electrolytic Chromium Coated Tinplate Alternative from China
Tinplate with electrolytic chromium coating over tin layer, 0.75 mm thick, 1,100 mm wide for enhanced can stock. Still HTS 7210.11.00.00 as primary tin-plated nonalloy steel ≥0.5 mm, >600 mm wide. Chromium passivates surface for better lacquer adhesion.
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
• Distinguish ECC from pure chromium plate via coating specs
• Layer sequence documentation prevents misclassification
• Rust specs don't allow duty allowance per Chapter 72 note