Terne-Coated Steel for Oil Can Linings from Canada
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheets exceeding 600 mm width, terne-coated with lead-tin alloy for lining oil and grease containers. Classified in HTS 7210.20.00.00 for its lead-inclusive plating, which prevents product-metal reactions and leakage. Historically used in food-grade oil packaging.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• If for food contact, provide lead migration test results despite Chapter notes on no rust allowances
• Certify terne alloy ratio (typically 80/20 lead-tin)
• Pitfall: Mixing with tinplate shipments can cause classification errors