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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7210.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If actually ≥0.5 mm upon measurement

Slight thickness overage shifts to 7210.11.

7215.50.00Same rate: 35%

If chipper knife steel type

Specific alloy composition (note f) reclassifies.

8301.40.60Lower: 23.2% vs 35%

If made into buckles

Articles like metal buckles in Chapter 83.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Precise caliper measurement essential near threshold

No razor blade steel (note d) due to width

Certify nonalloy

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