Cold-Formed Aluminized Steel Exhaust Rods
Cold-formed rods of non-alloy steel with an aluminum-silicon coating, designed for high-temperature exhaust applications. These rods are heat-resistant and commonly used in automotive mufflers and exhaust systems. They are classified under this tariff item as other cold-formed bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, metal-coated.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rods are presented in coils
Wire of iron or non-alloy steel, not plated or coated, whether or not polished.
If the rods are fitted with threaded ends or couplings
Tube or pipe fittings of iron or steel, other than stainless steel.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rods are cold-formed and metal-coated to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a mill certificate or lab analysis confirming the non-alloy steel composition and aluminum-silicon coating
• Be aware that rods with additional processing may be classified elsewhere
Related Products under Tariff item 7215.90.00
Aluminum-Coated Exhaust Rods
Hot-rolled nonalloy steel rods coated with an aluminum layer for high-temperature automotive exhaust components. The aluminum coating qualifies as a metal coating, and the rods are not cold-formed, placing them under this tariff item for other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel.
Annealed Nonalloy Steel Tie Rod Blank
Annealed blank for tie rods, made of non-alloy steel and intended for use as construction tension members. The annealing process softens the steel without adding alloying elements, keeping it within the scope of Chapter 72 as a non-alloy steel bar.
Bright Drawn Mild Steel Bright Bar
Bright finish bar drawn from mild non-alloy steel billets, used for applications requiring precise dimensions and a smooth surface. Bright drawing is a cold-working process that does not change the steel's non-alloy character, so it remains a bar of heading 7215.
Centerless Ground Steel Shim Stock
Thin non-alloy steel shim stock, centerless ground for precise thickness used in machinery adjustments. The grinding process provides a smooth finish but does not turn the product into a flat-rolled product, so it remains a bar or rod of heading 7215.
Chromium-Plated Nonalloy Steel Shafts
Hot-rolled nonalloy steel round shafts with a hard chromium plating for wear resistance in industrial machinery. The chromium plating is a metal coating, and since the shafts are not cold-formed, they are classified as other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel.
Clad Copper Steel Rounds
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