Tin Mill Products — China — C-570-229

“Tin Mill Products” generally refers to flat-rolled steel products coated with tin or chromium, often used for cans, containers, and related packaging. The exact scope may depend on the product’s composition, coating, dimensions, processing, and intended use—not simply on the product’s commercial name.

“AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duties. An antidumping (AD) measure addresses imports allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value; a countervailing duty (CVD) measure addresses certain foreign-government subsidies. These measures typically affect importers of covered merchandise from specified countries, and the importer may be responsible for declaring the measure and paying additional duties. Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) is important, but an HTSUS number alone does not determine whether the merchandise falls within the legal scope.

What to check

• Read the measure’s official scope language and compare it with the product’s actual steel type, coating, thickness, dimensions, and processing.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and the countries covered by the AD/CVD measure; do not rely only on the shipping or export country.
• Use the listed HTSUS subheadings as a screening tool, then verify the written scope because scope descriptions control over tariff numbers when the two differ.
• Check whether the importer must provide an AD/CVD entry instruction, cash-deposit information, certification, or other documentation through official customs guidance.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review ambiguous products, scope rulings, exclusions, and potential liability before entry.