Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel (ECC Steel) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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