Tinplate Sardine Can from China
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.
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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