Anodized Steel Name Tag Blanks from Japan
Anodized steel name tag blanks are narrow flat-rolled strips of non-alloy steel, less than 600 mm wide, that have been chemically treated with an anodizing process to create a decorative oxide layer. This surface treatment qualifies as 'otherwise plated or coated' under tariff item 7212.50.00, as it is a chemical coating distinct from painting, tinning, or galvanizing. The blanks are typically used for custom-engraved name tags and badges.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the steel is non-alloy and the width is less than 600 mm, as wider products fall under different tariff items
• Declare the anodizing treatment accurately as a chemical coating to avoid reclassification
• Keep mill certificates showing the steel composition to support the non-alloy classification