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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 $108.4M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Tin-Plated Flat Iron or Nonalloy Steel, 600mm or Wider, Under 0.5mm Thick paid $57.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 53% on $107.9M 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 $108.4M in April 2026 ran 39% above the year-to-date monthly average of $77.8M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN | $19.9M | -- | -$19.9M |
| CHINA | $17.1M | -- | -$17.1M |
| GERMANY | $15.8M | -- | -$15.8M |
| CANADA | $14.0M | $1.2M | -$12.8M |
| NETHERLANDS | $14.3M | -- | -$14.3M |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7210120000 | FLT RLD IOS NA GT/=600MM,PLTD/CTD TIN,LT 0.5MM THK | $108.4M | 53.40% | $57.6M |
FLT RLD IOS NA GT/=600MM,PLTD/CTD TIN,LT 0.5MM THK
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. 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 | $2.5M |
FLT RLD IRN NA GT=600MM,PLTD/CTD TIN,LT 0.5MM THK
2.4M kg
NONALLOY PIG IRON 0.5 PRCNT OR LESS PHOSPHORUS
HS 720110
SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF ALLOY STEEL NOT STAINLESS
HS 722490
SMFD IRN/NAL STL LT .25 PCT CRB RECT CS WID 2X THK
HS 720712
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI, TURNINGS, CHIPS ETC
HS 720441
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI
HS 720449
FERROCHROMIUM OVER 4 PERCENT CARBON
HS 720241
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $23.9M | $21K | -$23.9M |
| Wisconsin | $17.5M | -- | -$17.5M |
| California | $15.1M | $244K | -$14.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE, WI | $31.0M | -- | -$31.0M |
| STOCKTON, CA | $13.1M | -- | -$13.1M |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $12.8M | -- | -$12.8M |