Tinplate Lunchbox from Mexico
A rectangular metal lunchbox made from tinplate with a hinged lid and handle, commonly used for packing meals. It falls under HTS 7326.90.10.00 as an other article of iron or steel specifically of tinplate, not classified elsewhere in Chapter 73.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify tinplate composition with mill test certificates to confirm coating on steel base and avoid misclassification
• Label products with material content and country of origin per CBP requirements to prevent customs holds