Tin-Zinc Alloy Plated Flat Wire for Can Manufacturing from China
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 — 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
• 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