Tin Free Steel (TFS) Chromium Coated Alternative from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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)