Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel (ECC Steel) from China
Nonalloy steel sheets of 600 mm+ width with electrolytic chromium coating combined with chromium oxides, providing metallic chromium adhesion layer. HTS 7210.50.00.90 covers this 'other' chrome-plated product used primarily for beverage can bodies. Meets Chapter 72 definitions for plated/coated flat-rolled products.
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
• Submit coating weight certificates (typically 90-120 mg/m² chromium) to CBP for classification confirmation
• Avoid common error of declaring as tinplate; ECC lacks tin's sacrificial corrosion protection
• Document end-use if for food contact to address FDA compliance alongside tariff classification