Tin-Free Nickel-Plated Steel Electrolytic Tin Plate Alternative from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) 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