Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel (ECC Steel) from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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