Tin-Coated Steel for Food Cans from Mexico
0.8 mm thick tin-plated nonalloy steel coil, 800 mm wide, with bright electrolytic tin finish for canned goods packaging. Fits HTS 7210.11.00.00 due to tin plating, thickness ≥0.5 mm, and width >600 mm. Provides barrier against acidity in preserved foods.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Obtain certificate confirming nonalloy steel composition (<0.3% alloy elements)
• Check for passivation treatment which doesn't affect classification
• Avoid misdeclaration as stainless if chromium content is minimal