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HS 7210.12Metals

HS Code for Tinplate (HS 7210.12)

Tinplate is cold-reduced steel electrolytically plated with tin (2.8-11.2 g/m2). Fed into 3-piece food cans, aerosol cans, and paint cans. CBAM covers tinplate; EU also imposes AD on Chinese tinplate. Global market ~15 million MT/yr - much smaller than HDG but higher unit value.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
7210.11Tinplate, thickness >= 0.5mm
7210.12Tinplate, thickness < 0.5mm
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
AD 15.8-33.2% on Chinese origin (Reg 2024/2003); CBAM 2026.
United States
25%
Section 232 + AD/CVD on multiple origins.
India (BCD)
10%
Plus 18% GST.

Worked landed-cost example

500 MT tinplate 0.20mm x 2.8 g/m2 Sn coating, FOB Busan USD 1,180/MT, CIF Le Havre

FOBUSD 590,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 22,000
CIFUSD 612,000
EU dutyUSD 0
Landed ≈ USD 612k. Non-Chinese origin sidesteps EU AD.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · CBAM Annex I.
  • · EN 10202 for ECCS/tinplate.
  • · EU Reg 10/2011 food-contact material - BPA-NI (not intentionally added) epoxy lacquer.
  • · ASTM A623 US standard.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · South Korea
  • · Japan
  • · Germany
  • · Netherlands (Tata Steel IJmuiden)

Frequently asked questions

ECCS (TFS) vs Tinplate?

Electrolytic Chromium-Coated Steel (Tin-Free Steel) uses chromium instead of tin - cheaper (no Sn cost) and better lacquer adhesion, worse solderability. HS 7210.50 for ECCS vs 7210.11/12 for tinplate. Same beverage/food can market, different metallurgy.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Netherlands →
BTW (VAT) · 21% standard, 9% reduced
Import into Japan →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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