Tinplate Sardine Can
A small cylindrical tinplate can with a capacity under 50 liters, designed for packing sardines and closed by soldering or crimping the lid. It falls under HTS 7310.21.00 as a steel can for food preservation without mechanical equipment. The seamless body and solder-sealable seam ensure airtight closure for long-term storage.
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If closed by other means like double seaming
Cans using mechanical seaming or lids without soldering/crimping fall under the general <50L containers category.
If capacity 50-300L
Larger capacity shifts classification to the 50L+ tank/cask heading regardless of closure method.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify can capacity is under 50L and lacks mechanical/thermal fittings to avoid reclassification to 7310.10
• Provide mill test certificates for tinplate steel to confirm compliance with food contact regulations like FDA standards
• Label cans with material composition to prevent customs disputes over iron/steel purity
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