Tin Free Steel (TFS) Chromium Coated Alternative from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.91.0125%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
Import Tips
• Differentiate TFS (Cr-coated) from true tinplate in docs; misdeclaration risks penalties
• Provide spectral analysis confirming nonalloy status and coating type (Cr vs Sn)