MR Type Tinplate Steel for Food Cans from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Specify coating type (MR, bright, stone finish) in entry docs to match statistical suffixes if required
• Test for alloy content; >10.5% Cr would reclassify as stainless under Chapter 72 tool steel notes
• Bulk shipments common; ensure proper packing to prevent damage claims denial under rust note