Electrolytic Tinplate for Beverage Cans
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet under 600 mm width, electrolytically plated with tin on both sides for corrosion resistance. Classified under HTS 7212.10.00.00 as tin-plated flat-rolled product of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked beyond plating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If width of 600 mm or more
Tin-plated products 600 mm+ width fall under heading 7210, not 7212 which is limited to <600 mm.
If coated with terne or terne-plate
Terne coating (lead-tin alloy) changes classification from pure tin plating to specific terne subheading.
If further worked into railway track material
If tin-plated steel is shaped or further processed for railway use, it moves to Chapter 73 finished articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tin coating weight (e.g
• #100 to #275) via mill test certificate to confirm classification
• Ensure coating is electrolytic tin plating, not terne or other alloys, to avoid reclassification
• Provide documentation proving width under 600 mm and nonalloy steel composition
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Hot-Dip Tin Coated Steel Sheets
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ETP Tinplate Coils for Aerosol Cans
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