Lead-Coated Steel for Battery Casings
Lead-coated steel for battery casings comprises wide flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheets exceeding 600 mm in width, plated with lead for protective purposes. It is classified under tariff item 7210.20.00 because the lead plating qualifies as a lead coating, and the product meets the dimensional and material requirements for flat-rolled products of chapter 72.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the coating is zinc instead of lead
Zinc-coated steel sheets are classified under a different subheading of heading 7210.
If the sheets are already formed into battery casings
Finished battery parts may fall under chapter 85 rather than base metal sheets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the steel is nonalloy and the width exceeds 600 mm to meet the tariff item's scope
• Keep documentation of the lead coating thickness and composition for CBSA verification
• Check if the battery casings are considered finished articles, which would change classification
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Industrial terneplate for HVAC ducting consists of wide-format flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheets exceeding 600 mm in width, coated with a lead-tin alloy (terne) for corrosion resistance. This product falls under tariff item 7210.20.00 because it is plated or coated with lead, including terne-plate, and meets the width and composition criteria for flat-rolled products of chapter 72.
Lead-Plated Steel Sheets for Marine Applications
Lead-plated steel sheets for marine applications are broad flat-rolled nonalloy steel products over 600 mm wide, coated with lead for saltwater corrosion protection. This product is classified under tariff item 7210.20.00 because it is plated or coated with lead, including terne-plate, and meets the width and material specifications for flat-rolled products in chapter 72.
Lead-Terne Steel for Architectural Cladding
Lead-terne steel for architectural cladding consists of flat-rolled nonalloy steel panels over 600 mm wide, coated with a lead-tin terne alloy for exterior use. It falls under tariff item 7210.20.00 because the terne coating is a lead-based plating, and the product meets the width and material requirements for flat-rolled products of chapter 72.
Terne-Coated Steel for Oil Can Linings
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Terneplate for Chemical Storage Tanks
Terneplate for chemical storage tanks consists of flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel sheets, exceeding 600 mm in width, coated with a lead-tin terne alloy for lining vessels. It is classified under tariff item 7210.20.00 because the terne coating is a lead-based plating, and the product meets the width and material specifications for flat-rolled products in chapter 72.