Lead-Coated Steel for Battery Casings from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
50%
Rate breakdown
26SUR5050%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 50% on US products
Import Tips
• 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