Tinplate Sardine Can from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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