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
10%
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
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