Tin-Coated Steel for Food Cans
Narrow tinplate coils less than 600 mm wide, hot-dip or electrolytic tin coated for packaging acidic foods. Falls under 7212.10.00.00 as plated flat-rolled nonalloy steel products designed for corrosion protection in canning.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If clad with other base metal
Cladding with metal other than tin (e.g., aluminum) shifts to clad subheading, not simple tin plating.
If in coils and not plated/coated
Uncoated cold-rolled nonalloy steel in coils <600mm goes to 7208, before any plating operation.
If hot-rolled and not tin-plated
Hot-rolled sheets <600mm without tin coating classified under 7211 based on width and processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain coating specification certificates confirming tin purity and absence of further working like lacquering
• Check for passivation or oiling as allowable; additional organic coatings may classify as 'further worked'
• Declare exact gauge/thickness to distinguish from universal mill plate definitions
Related Products under HTS 7212.10.00.00
Tinplate for Oil Cans
Tin coated steel for rectangular oil/lubricant containers, narrow coil stock. HTS 7212.10.00.00 classification.
Narrow Tin Coated Lock Former Quality
Tinplate LFQ grade for Pittsburgh lock seam fabrication, <600 mm width. 7212.10.00.00 as plated flats.
Tin Plated Steel Shim Stock
Precision narrow tin coated steel shims <600 mm wide for machinery alignment. Classed 7212.10.00.00.
Hot-Dip Tin Coated Steel Sheets
Hot-dip tin plated nonalloy steel flats <600 mm width for specialty corrosion resistance. Still 7212.10.00.00 as tin coated regardless of plating method.
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.
ETP Tinplate Coils for Aerosol Cans
Electrolytic tin-plated (ETP) steel coils, width 500-590 mm, lightweight gauge for aerosol container bodies. HTS 7212.10.00.00 covers these narrow tin-coated nonalloy steel products used in pressurized packaging.