Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated: > Plated or coated with tin: > Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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
Products classified under HTS 7210.12.00.00
Single Reduced Tinplate for General Line Cans
SR-grade single reduced tinplate sheets, <0.5 mm thick, >600 mm wide, electrolytic tin coated for sanitary food cans. Fits HTS 7210.12.00.00 as thin nonalloy steel plated with tin, not further worked. Standard for three-piece can bodies.
ETP Tinplate for Beverage Can Bodies
Electrolytic tinplate (ETP) steel sheets under 0.5 mm thick, over 600 mm wide, with bright tin coating for food-grade beverage cans. Falls under HTS 7210.12.00.00 due to tin plating on nonalloy steel base, distinguishing from thicker or uncoated products. Used in seamless can production requiring high corrosion resistance.
MR Type Tinplate Steel for Food Cans
Matte finish (MR) electrolytic tin coated nonalloy steel sheets, thickness <0.5 mm, width ≥600 mm, for general food canning. HTS 7210.12.00.00 applies to these thin tin-plated products per hierarchy for nonalloy flat-rolled coated with tin. Provides barrier protection against acidic foods.
Prime Electrolytic Tin Coated Steel Coils
High-quality prime grade tinplate coils, nonalloy steel, <0.5 mm thick, >600 mm wide, electrolytically plated for aerosol cans. Under HTS 7210.12.00.00 as thin tin-plated flat-rolled products; coils are form prior to slitting. Ensures weldability and printability for packaging.
Double Reduced (DR) Tinplate for Fancy Cans
DR-8/DR-9 gauge double reduced electrolytic tinplate sheets <0.5 mm thick, >600 mm wide, for decorative fancy food cans. HTS 7210.12.00.00 covers these thin tin-coated nonalloy products ideal for lithography printing. Enhanced strength from double rolling process.
Tin Mill Black Plate (TMBP) Base for Plating
TMBP is the base cold-rolled nonalloy steel sheet <0.5 mm thick before tin plating, but post-plating classifies here. Width ≥600 mm, prepared for electrolytic tin coating in can lines. HTS 7210.12.00.00 for the plated finished product per description.
Bright Finish Electrolytic Tinplate Sheets
Flow-melted bright finish ETP sheets <0.5 mm, nonalloy steel base ≥600 mm wide, for high-visibility packaging. HTS 7210.12.00.00 for tin-plated thin flat-rolled products with specular surface. Enhances decorative appeal.
Stone Finish Tinplate for Drawn Cans
Stone finish ETP with rough surface for lubrication in deep drawing, <0.5 mm thick nonalloy sheets >600 mm wide. Under HTS 7210.12.00.00 as tin-plated thin products suited for two-piece cans. Prevents galling during forming.
Matte Finish (MS Type) Tinplate Coils
MS matte surface tinplate coils <0.5 mm, nonalloy ≥600 mm wide, for welded can bodies. HTS 7210.12.00.00 thin tin-plated flat-rolled. Low reflection for welding.
Heavy Gauge Tinplate Borderline Thin Sheets
Near 0.5 mm electrolytic tin coated sheets, nonalloy steel >600 mm wide for heavy duty cans. Precisely <0.5 mm per HTS 7210.12.00.00 tin-plated thin category. For larger containers.
Food Grade Electrolytic Tinplate for Pet Food
Heavy chrome layer under tin for pet food cans, <0.5 mm nonalloy sheets ≥600 mm. HTS 7210.12.00.00 as tin-plated thin flat-rolled. Sulfur-resistant coating.
Decorative Tinplate for Gift Cans
Printed bright tinplate <0.5 mm for premium gift tins, nonalloy ≥600 mm wide. HTS 7210.12.00.00 base before print (if not further worked). Lithography base.
Tinplate Electrolytic Tin Coated Steel Sheet
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, width over 600 mm and thickness under 0.5 mm, coated with electrolytic tin on both sides for corrosion resistance. Classified under HTS 7210.12.00.00 as plated or coated with tin, specifically thin gauge for packaging applications. Meets Chapter 72 definitions for nonalloy steel products that are flat-rolled and tin-plated.
Tin Free Steel (TFS) Chromium Coated Alternative
Thin (<0.5 mm) nonalloy steel sheets, ≥600 mm wide, with electrolytic chromium coating as tin-free steel (TFS) for can ends. While often under other codes, basic TFS can align with 7210.12 if declared as tin-plated equivalent; primarily metallic coated per hierarchy. Used where tin migration is concern.
Electrolytic Chrome Coated Steel (ECCS) for Ends
ECCS tin-free steel sheets, thickness <0.5 mm, width >600 mm, metallic chromium coated over nonalloy base for can closures. Classifiable under 7210.12.00.00 if tin equivalent declared, but precisely thin coated flat-rolled. Gold-like finish for sanitary ends.