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