Tinplate Steel Sheet for Beverage Cans from China
Electrolytically tin-plated flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, width exceeding 600 mm, used for can manufacturing. Falls under HTS 7210.90.60.00 due to electrolytic base metal plating (tin) on qualifying steel dimensions. Provides food-safe corrosion barrier.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Include food contact certification and tin coating weight specs (e.g
• lbs/base box)
• Confirm electrolytic process vs. hot-dipped tinning to avoid 7210.41 misclassification
• Document intended end-use for cans if questioned during customs valuation