HS Code for Tin coated steel sheet

Tin coated steel sheet, commonly known as tinplate, is classified under HS code 7210.12 when it meets specific dimensional criteria: a width of 600 mm or more and a thickness of less than 0.5 mm. This classification is situated within Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel. Heading 7210 is dedicated to flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that have been plated or coated. The subheadings are organized by the coating material; 7210.11 and 7210.12 are specifically for products coated with tin. The 7210.12 code is essential for the global packaging industry, as it covers the thin-gauge steel used to manufacture food and beverage cans. The coating is usually applied via an electrolytic process (ETP) or hot-dipping to provide corrosion resistance and solderability to the underlying steel substrate.

Products Included

• Electrolytic tinplate (ETP) sheets
• Tin-coated steel for food canning
• Lacquered tin-coated steel (if tin is the primary coating)
• Thin-gauge tin-plated coils (width > 600mm)
• Drawn and ironed (D&I) tinplate stock

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is 7210.11, which applies to tin-coated steel with a thickness of 0.5 mm or more. Another error involves 7212.10, which is used for tin-coated steel with a width of less than 600 mm. Additionally, if the steel is coated with chromium oxides instead of tin, it must be classified under 7210.50 (Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel or ECCS), which is a common alternative to tinplate in the packaging industry.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Tin coated steel sheet?

For sheets with a width of at least 600mm and thickness under 0.5mm, the HS code is 7210.12.

What if the tin-coated steel is narrower than 600mm?

If the width is less than 600mm, the product is classified under HS code 7212.10.