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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7210.11 | Tinplate, thickness >= 0.5mm |
| 7210.12 | Tinplate, thickness < 0.5mm |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Numerical Example: 500 MT tinplate 0.20mm x 2.8 g/m2 Sn coating, FOB Busan USD 1,180/MT, CIF Le Havre
500 MT tinplate 0.20mm x 2.8 g/m2 Sn coating, FOB Busan USD 1,180/MT, CIF Le Havre. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · 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.
- · China
- · South Korea
- · Japan
- · Germany
- · Netherlands (Tata Steel IJmuiden)
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 7210.12) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7.5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 27.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 15% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 38.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 12% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 47.8% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.