Hot-Rolled Pickled and Oiled Steel Sheet 16 Gauge

16 gauge hot-rolled steel sheet, descaled/pickled and lightly oiled for rust prevention, nonalloy grade, 60 inch width. While oiled, classified HTS 7208.90.00.00 if oil considered temporary protection (not coating per notes). Common for HVAC ducting and enclosures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7210.70Lower: 10% vs 35%

If oil classified as hydrocarbon coating

Chapter notes may interpret heavy oiling as further working requiring 7210 heading.

7209.18.25Same rate: 35%

If fully cold-rolled and oiled

Cold-rolling plus oil treatment follows different classification path.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If polymer-coated over oil

Additional plastic coating escalates to clad/plated products category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain customs ruling on oil type/thickness to confirm not 'coated' treatment

Document oil as temporary rust preventative, easily removable

Include surface treatment process description in entry docs

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