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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported without tin plating (true black plate)
Uncoated cold-rolled of <0.5mm in coils/sheets is 7209.15, prior to coating.
If <600 mm wide
Narrower TMBP/plated products in 7212.60 clad/plated narrower category.
If stainless steel base
Stainless versions (note razor blade steel if thin/narrow) shift to Chapter 72 stainless headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Bare TMBP actually 7209.15; confirm plating occurred post-production for 7210.12
• Surface condition (degreased, annealed) affects plating but not HTS
• No duty allowance for pre-entry rust per Chapter note
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