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
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
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