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U.S. imports of tin-plated flat iron or nonalloy steel, 600mm or wider, under 0.5mm thick (HS 721012) totaled $63.7M in July 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Tin-Plated Flat Iron or Nonalloy Steel, 600mm or Wider, Under 0.5mm Thick paid $30.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 49% on $63.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tin-Plated Flat Iron or Nonalloy Steel, 600mm or Wider, Under 0.5mm Thick imports of $63.7M in July 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $77.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataThin-gauge electrolytic tinplate under 0.5 mm is the workhorse material for food and beverage can bodies, where corrosion resistance and formability at light weights are paramount. All imports are subject to Section 232 tariffs, and the sub-0.5 mm gauge distinguishes this line (7210120000) from its heavier counterpart. Germany and the Netherlands are the leading suppliers, reflecting Europe's established tinplate rolling capacity serving the US packaging industry.
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1.5K shipments/mo
HTS heading 7210 covers products plated or coated with tin regardless of coating weight, so the classification pivot is thickness of the base steel, not the tin deposit weight. However, coating weight (expressed in g/m² or as a differential coating designation) is commercially significant and should appear on mill certificates for quality and end-use verification purposes.
Both countries host major integrated steel producers with long-running electrolytic tinning lines optimized for food-grade packaging specifications. Their established quality certifications and proximity to European can-making customers have translated into export capacity that also serves the US market, particularly for specialty grades requiring tight coating uniformity.
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Subheading 1 of 11 in heading 7210
Subheading 721012 · $63.7M of $201.6M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7210120000 | Flt Rld Ios Na Gt/=600mm,Pltd/Ctd Tin,Lt 0.5mm Thk | $63.7M | 48.52% | 99.23% | $30.9M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7210120000 | Flt Rld Irn Na Gt=600mm,Pltd/Ctd Tin,Lt 0.5mm Thk | $2.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$63.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Canada together supply 61% of it.
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rate provision · imports
1.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 48.52%.