Zinc-Coated Silicon Alloy Steel for Transformers
> Zinc-coated silicon alloy steel sheet, width over 600 mm, for transformer core lamination stock. This flat-rolled product is made of silicon alloy steel and is coated with zinc, but it is not classified as silicon-electrical steel under subheading note 1(c) because it is zinc-coated and not for electrical applications. It falls under tariff item 7225.92.00 as other alloy steel plated or coated with zinc.
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 steel is silicon-electrical steel (silicon 0.6-6%, carbon ≤0.08%) and not zinc-coated
Silicon-electrical steel flat-rolled products are classified under heading 7225.19.00.
If the sheet is not zinc-coated
Covers other flat-rolled alloy steel of width 600 mm or more without coating.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Verify the silicon content and carbon content to ensure it does not meet the definition of silicon-electrical steel (which has specific subheadings)
• Provide a certificate of analysis
• Confirm the zinc coating is not for electrical purposes; if it is, classification may differ
• Ensure the width is 600 mm or more
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