Tinplate Clippings Scrap from Japan
Trimming and edge clippings from tinplate sheet production, featuring electrolytic tin coating on steel base, classified as tin waste due to scrap nature and tin content per chapter definitions. Originates from metal fabricating plants. Ideal for remelting into new tinplate.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit mill test certificates showing tin coating weight (e.g
• 2.8 g/m²) to substantiate tin waste status
• Pack in bundles under 50kg to facilitate customs inspection and prevent damage claims
• Watch for reclassification to 7204 if clippings are deemed primarily steel trimmings