Automotive Grade Electrogalvanized Steel Panels
Automotive grade electrogalvanized steel panels are high-quality electrolytic zinc-coated steel sheets exceeding 600 mm in width, designed for exposed automotive exterior panels. The electrolytic plating provides a corrosion-resistant surface, and the product is classified under tariff item 7210.70.00 as flat-rolled steel coated with a metallic layer, which is then painted or coated with plastics.
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 steel is coated with zinc by electrolytic process only
Electrolytically zinc-coated flat-rolled steel is classified under a different subheading.
If the steel is corrugated
Corrugated steel products are classified separately.
If the width is less than 600 mm
Narrower coated steel sheets fall under a different heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the steel is non-alloy and the width exceeds 600 mm
• The electrolytic zinc coating is a metallic coating, but the product falls under this item if it is also painted or coated with plastics
• Provide the CBSA with the coating composition and any paint specifications
Related Products under Tariff item 7210.70.00
Appliance-Grade Painted Steel for Washing Machines
Non-alloy steel sheet, over 600 mm wide, with a white baked-on paint finish for washing machine exteriors. This product is classified under tariff item 7210.70.00 as it is flat-rolled steel coated with paint, not with metal.
Architectural Powder Coated Steel Panels
Wide non-alloy steel sheets with thermoset powder coating (polyester-epoxy hybrid) for curtain wall systems. This product is classified under 7210.70.00 as it is coated with plastics, not with metal.
Automotive Grade Painted Steel Panels
Non-alloy steel flat sheets exceeding 600 mm width with e-coat primer and base color for automotive body panel stock. This product falls under 7210.70.00 as it is painted, not metal-plated or clad.
Baked Enamel Steel Coil for Electrical Cabinets
Non-alloy steel flat-rolled coil, over 600 mm wide, with a baked enamel coating for electrical enclosure panels. This product falls under 7210.70.00 because it is coated with paint, not with metal or plastic.
Color-Coated Steel for Appliance Exteriors
Non-alloy steel flat-rolled products over 600 mm wide, coated with colored acrylic-polyurethane paint system for refrigerator and washer exteriors. This product is classified under 7210.70.00 as it is painted, not metal-coated.
Color-Coated Steel Sheet for Automotive Trim
Non-alloy steel flat-rolled sheet, over 600 mm wide, painted with an automotive-grade polyurethane color coat. This product is classified under 7210.70.00 as it is a painted flat-rolled product, not clad or metal-plated.