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Plastic-Coated Steel Weatherstripping

Plastic-coated steel weatherstripping consists of narrow flat-rolled non-alloy steel strips, under 300 mm wide, with a plastic coating for flexibility and sealing. It is used in door and window applications, and the plastic coating classifies it under tariff item 7212.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7212.30.00Same rate: Free

If the coating is metallic, such as zinc

Metallic coatings are classified separately from plastic or paint coatings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the steel strip is under 300 mm wide and the coating is plastic-based

• Provide a product specification sheet to CBSA showing the coating material

• Verify if the weatherstripping is considered a part of a larger article, which might affect classification

Related Products under Tariff item 7212.40.00

Anti-Fingerprint Coated Steel Trim Strip

Anti-fingerprint coated steel trim strips are flat-rolled non-alloy steel strips under 600 mm wide, with an oleophobic plastic coating that resists fingerprints. They are used in appliance trim, and the plastic coating classifies them under tariff item 7212.40.00.

Color-Coated Steel Fascia Panel

Color-coated steel fascia panels are flat-rolled non-alloy steel sheets under 600 mm wide, with a polyester plastic paint coating. They are used for building facades, and the paint coating places them under tariff item 7212.40.00.

Color-Coated Steel Fascia Strip

Color-coated steel fascia strips are flat-rolled non-alloy steel products, less than 300 mm wide, with a paint coating applied for weather resistance and aesthetics. They are used in residential roofing and trim applications, and their width and surface treatment place them under tariff item 7212.40.00.

Decorative PVC Film Laminated Steel

Decorative PVC film laminated steel is a flat-rolled non-alloy steel sheet under 600 mm wide, laminated with a PVC film that mimics woodgrain. It is used for cabinet doors, and the plastic lamination classifies it under tariff item 7212.40.00.

Epoxy-Coated Steel Electrical Box Blank

Epoxy-coated steel electrical box blanks are flat-rolled non-alloy steel sheets under 600 mm wide, coated with a conductive epoxy plastic. They are used for electrical enclosures, and the plastic coating classifies them under tariff item 7212.40.00.

Galvanized Steel Coated Roofing Sheet

Galvanized steel coated roofing sheets are flat-rolled non-alloy steel sheets under 600 mm wide, painted with a corrosion-resistant coating. They are used for roofing, and the paint coating places them under tariff item 7212.40.00.