Tin Sealing Discs from Japan
Circular tin discs used to seal glass jars for food preservation. Falls under 8007.00.5000 as other articles of unalloyed tin, distinct from tinplate (steel-based) or foil. Complies with tin purity standards in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
2.8%
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
• Obtain FDA certification for food contact safety; tin must be pure to prevent lead contamination risks
• Document as 'unalloyed tin' with assay reports; pitfall is confusion with tinplate under 7210
• Declare exact dimensions to confirm not qualifying as 'foil' under 8007.00.20