Cadmium-Plated Steel Aircraft Shims from Germany
Cadmium-plated steel aircraft shims are thin, flat-rolled non-alloy steel sheets under 600 mm wide, with an electrolytic cadmium plating for sacrificial corrosion protection. They are classified under tariff item 7212.50.00 as flat-rolled non-alloy steel otherwise plated or coated.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the shims are flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel with a width under 600 mm
• Provide documentation of the cadmium plating process and thickness
• Check for any restrictions on cadmium use in aerospace applications