7323.99.50 - Of tinplate

This classification, HTS 7323.99.50, specifically covers articles of iron or steel that are of tinplate and are not coated or plated with precious metal, and fall into the "other" category within the broader "other" subheadings of table, kitchen, or household articles. This designation is used for a wide array of common household items, kitchenware, and other general utilitarian articles made from tinplate, which is steel coated with a thin layer of tin. Examples include certain types of storage containers, decorative tins, small kitchen utensils not specifically listed elsewhere, and general household accessories where the primary material is tinplate steel.

The critical distinguishing factor for this category lies in its material composition and form. It differentiates itself from other subcategories within the broader "other" classification by its specific reference to "tinplate" as the coating material. This excludes items made from uncoated iron or steel, or those coated with other metals or materials not falling under the tinplate definition. It also separates these items from the more narrowly defined categories within 7323 that pertain to specific types of cookware, bakeware, or table articles with particular functionalities or forms.

Within HTS 7323.99.50, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. The subcategory 7323.99.50.30 is designated for kitchen or tableware that is suitable for direct contact with food or drink, indicating items intended for consumption or serving. Conversely, the subcategory 7323.99.50.60 encompasses all other tinplate articles of iron or steel that do not meet the criteria for food or drink contact, serving as a residual category for general household and miscellaneous items within this specific tinplate classification.