Tin-Zinc Alloy Plated Flat Wire for Can Manufacturing from Canada
Electrolytic tin-zinc coated flat nonalloy steel wire, 0.5mm x 3mm, for high-speed coiling into beverage can tabs. Classed HTS 7217.30.15.60 as flat wire coated with other base metals (tin-zinc alloy). Alloy coating provides solderability and corrosion resistance in food packaging.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Coating analysis reports essential to document tin-zinc alloy vs pure metal plating
• Food contact compliance (FDA certs) separate from tariff classification requirements
• Maintain wire form; stamped tabs become 7310 iron/steel containers