Varnished Steel Nameplate Blank
Varnished steel nameplate blank, a flat-rolled non-alloy steel product under 600 mm wide varnished with clear acrylic plastics for engraving into nameplates. The varnish is 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, not plastic
Metal-coated flat-rolled steel is classified separately from varnished or plastics-coated products.
If the blank width is 600 mm or more
Wider varnished steel products fall under a different heading for flat-rolled products of greater width.
If the blanks are finished nameplates
Sign plates, nameplates, and similar articles of base metal may be classified here if they are ready for use.
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
• Ensure the steel width is under 600 mm and the varnish is acrylic-based
• Declare the product as a flat-rolled steel product, not a finished nameplate
• Provide CBSA with the varnish composition and steel grade
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