Tin-Free Nickel-Plated Steel Electrolytic Tin Plate Alternative from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
9903.05.900%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
• 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