Lacquered Steel for Beverage Can Stock from Japan
Wide nonalloy steel flat-rolled product lacquered with plastic resin for can end stock. Classifies 7210.70.60.90 as varnished/coated other. Lacquering is chemical surface treatment or plastic coating per notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Certify food-contact compliance (FDA 21 CFR) for lacquer safety
• Distinguish from tinplate—lacquer over blackplate changes heading