Tinplate Electrolytic Tin Coated Steel Sheet
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, width over 600 mm and thickness under 0.5 mm, coated with electrolytic tin on both sides for corrosion resistance. Classified under HTS 7210.12.00.00 as plated or coated with tin, specifically thin gauge for packaging applications. Meets Chapter 72 definitions for nonalloy steel products that are flat-rolled and tin-plated.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If thickness of 0.5 mm or more
Thicker tin-plated sheets shift to 7210.11 under the same coated category but different thickness threshold.
If coated with other metal like zinc instead of tin
Non-tin plating (e.g., galvanized) falls under other coated subheadings in 7210.4, changing material coating type.
If not clad, plated, or coated (in bare condition)
Uncoated flat-rolled products of <0.5mm thickness classify in 7208.5 as cold-rolled nonalloy steel without surface treatment.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tin coating weight (e.g
• via ETP standards) and provide coating certification to confirm classification under 7210.12
• Ensure mill test reports document nonalloy composition (<0.3% alloy elements) and exact thickness to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 7210.12.00.00
Single Reduced Tinplate for General Line Cans
SR-grade single reduced tinplate sheets, <0.5 mm thick, >600 mm wide, electrolytic tin coated for sanitary food cans. Fits HTS 7210.12.00.00 as thin nonalloy steel plated with tin, not further worked. Standard for three-piece can bodies.
ETP Tinplate for Beverage Can Bodies
Electrolytic tinplate (ETP) steel sheets under 0.5 mm thick, over 600 mm wide, with bright tin coating for food-grade beverage cans. Falls under HTS 7210.12.00.00 due to tin plating on nonalloy steel base, distinguishing from thicker or uncoated products. Used in seamless can production requiring high corrosion resistance.
MR Type Tinplate Steel for Food Cans
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.
Prime Electrolytic Tin Coated Steel Coils
High-quality prime grade tinplate coils, nonalloy steel, <0.5 mm thick, >600 mm wide, electrolytically plated for aerosol cans. Under HTS 7210.12.00.00 as thin tin-plated flat-rolled products; coils are form prior to slitting. Ensures weldability and printability for packaging.
Double Reduced (DR) Tinplate for Fancy Cans
DR-8/DR-9 gauge double reduced electrolytic tinplate sheets <0.5 mm thick, >600 mm wide, for decorative fancy food cans. HTS 7210.12.00.00 covers these thin tin-coated nonalloy products ideal for lithography printing. Enhanced strength from double rolling process.
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.