Tin-Free Nickel-Plated Steel Electrolytic Tin Plate Alternative from China
Electrolytically nickel-plated nonalloy steel wire used as substitute for tin plate in can manufacturing. HTS 7217.30.75.00 covers this as other base metal (nickel) coated wire, distinct from tin-plated variants. Provides similar corrosion resistance for food packaging wire forms.
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
• Include electrolytic deposition specs to differentiate from hot-dip coatings
• Label as 'non-tin plated' clearly to avoid erroneous tin plate duties
• Test for chapter note 'further worked' exclusions like chemical treatments