7210.11.00.00 - Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more

This HTS category, 7210.11.00.00, covers flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel that are 600 mm or wider, have been clad, plated, or coated, specifically with tin, and possess a thickness of 0.5 mm or greater. These products are commonly referred to as tinplate and are utilized in a wide array of applications, most notably in the manufacturing of food and beverage cans, aerosol containers, and various other packaging materials where corrosion resistance and a non-toxic surface are paramount. The base material is typically either hot-rolled or cold-rolled steel, which is then electrolytically or hot-dip coated with a layer of tin.

The key distinguishing feature of this classification from its sibling, 7210.12.00.00, lies solely in the physical dimension of thickness. While both cover tin-plated flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel with a width of 600 mm or more, 7210.11.00.00 specifically applies to those items measuring 0.5 mm or thicker. Conversely, 7210.12.00.00 is reserved for similar products with a thickness strictly less than 0.5 mm. This thickness threshold is a critical determinant for classification and often relates to the intended end-use and manufacturing processes.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the tariff schedule, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes under 7210.11.00.00 is on confirming that the product meets all the stipulated criteria: being flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel, a width of 600 mm or more, plated or coated with tin, and having a thickness of 0.5 mm or greater. Any product failing to meet all these specific requirements would need to be classified under a different HTS code.