Tin-Plated Steel Can Stock

Electrolytically tin-plated steel sheets under 600mm width used for beverage can bodies. Classified in HTS 7212.50.00.00 as nonalloy steel flat-rolled products that are otherwise plated or coated. The tin coating prevents corrosion and provides solderability for can manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7212.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If terne-plated (lead/tin alloy)

Terne-coated steel specifically classified under 7212.20 subheading

7210.70.60Same rate: 35%

If width 600mm or more

Wider coated sheets fall under heading 7210

7616.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If made of aluminum instead of steel

Aluminum can stock classified in Chapter 76

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit coating weight certificates (e.g

#25 or #100 per ASTM A623); ensure double-reduced steel meets can stock gauge requirements; avoid mixing with terne plate which has different classification

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