PVC Coated Steel Shutter Slat
PVC-coated steel shutter slat, a narrow flat-rolled non-alloy steel strip less than 600 mm wide with a PVC plastic coating for roller shutter blades. The PVC coating qualifies as a plastics coating, placing it under tariff item 7212.40.00.
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 metallic, such as galvanized
Metal-coated flat-rolled steel is classified under a different subheading.
If the slat width is 600 mm or more
Wider coated steel products are classified under a heading for flat-rolled products of greater width.
If the slats are part of a complete door or shutter
Doors, windows, and their frames of iron or steel may be classified here if the slats are assembled.
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 width is under 600 mm and the coating is PVC
• Declare the product as a flat-rolled steel product, not a finished shutter
• Keep records of the coating composition for CBSA verification
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