Aluminum Clad Steel Shipbuilding Plate
> Aluminum clad steel shipbuilding plate consists of a carbon steel core metallurgically bonded to a marine-grade aluminum cladding layer. The plate is flat-rolled, exceeds 600 mm in width, and is used for ship hulls and offshore platforms where lightweight corrosion protection is required. It falls under tariff item 7210.90.00 as a flat-rolled product of non-alloy steel, clad with a base metal other than zinc or tin.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cladding is zinc applied by hot-dip method
Hot-dip galvanized flat-rolled products are classified under specific subheadings for zinc coatings.
If the plate is painted or coated with a non-metal layer
Painted, varnished, or plastic-coated flat-rolled products fall under this item.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the plate width exceeds 600 mm and the base metal is non-alloy steel to qualify for this item
• Provide a mill test certificate showing the cladding composition and bonding method
• Declare the plate as "clad" rather than "coated" to avoid misclassification under other headings
Related Products under Tariff item 7210.90.00
Chrome Carbide Clad Wear Plate
> Chrome carbide clad wear plate is a flat-rolled non-alloy steel backing plate, over 600 mm wide, with a chromium carbide overlay applied for abrasion resistance. It is used in mining equipment and material handling chutes. The overlay is a metal cladding, making it classifiable under tariff item 7210.90.00 as a clad flat-rolled product.
Clad Carbon Steel Pressure Vessel Plate
> Clad carbon steel pressure vessel plate is a flat-rolled non-alloy steel plate, over 600 mm wide, with a corrosion-resistant metal cladding such as stainless steel or nickel bonded to one or both sides. It is used in pressure vessels for chemical and petrochemical industries. The metal cladding places it under tariff item 7210.90.00.
Copper Clad Structural Steel Bridge Plate
> Copper clad structural steel bridge plate is a non-alloy steel plate over 600 mm wide, clad with copper for bridge decking and structural applications. The copper cladding provides sacrificial corrosion protection. As a flat-rolled product clad with a base metal other than zinc or tin, it falls under tariff item 7210.90.00.
Duplex Stainless Clad Offshore Platform Plate
> Duplex stainless clad offshore platform plate is a structural carbon steel plate clad with duplex stainless steel (2205 grade) for offshore oil platforms. It combines high strength with chloride stress corrosion resistance. The base is non-alloy steel, and the cladding is a metal, so it is classified under tariff item 7210.90.00.
Hastelloy Clad Pharmaceutical Reactor Plate
> Hastelloy clad pharmaceutical reactor plate is a wide carbon steel plate clad with Hastelloy C-276 for pharmaceutical batch reactors. The cladding ensures product purity and corrosion resistance. As a flat-rolled non-alloy steel product clad with a metal, it falls under tariff item 7210.90.00.
Inconel Clad Pipeline Steel Plate
> Inconel clad pipeline steel plate is a carbon steel plate exceeding 600 mm in width, clad with Inconel alloy for sour gas pipeline applications. The nickel-chromium cladding resists hydrogen sulfide corrosion. It is a flat-rolled non-alloy steel product with metal cladding, classified under tariff item 7210.90.00.