Terne-Coated Steel for Oil Can Linings from China
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 — 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
• 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