Electrolytic Chromium Coated Tinplate Alternative from Germany
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 — 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
9903.03.060%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
• 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